Italy, Kingdom. A Merit Medal For The Marsica Earthquake, Silver Grade, By Stefano Johnson, C.1915 United Republic of Gaunt) on the obverse and

Gaunt) on the obverse and "E

measuring 75 mm (w) x 41 mm (h)

excellent quality early period manufacture

with French made silver Traktir Campaign clasp

many unrepentant individuals continued to espouse nostalgia for the Third Reich and pieces such as these were crafted to satisfy demands for period pieces

Italy, Kingdom. A Merit Medal For The Marsica Earthquake, Silver Grade, By Stefano Johnson, C.1915 United Republic of Gaunt) on the obverse andInstituted by King Victor Emmanuel III. Constructed of silver, the obverse presents an engraved facing right portrait of King Emmanuel III, surrounded by lettering displaying the kings name, the reverse is engraved by the inscription TERREMOTO 13 GENNAIO 1915 (earthquake January 13, 1915), within an engraved oak wreath, the obverse is marked by initials S. J. for Italian maker Stefano Johnson, measuring 35. 33 diametre, suspended by original chest