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Commemorative medal
Medal commemorating the earthquake at Messina, Italy on 28th December 1908. Messina almost destroyed with a loss of 77,000 lives. Silver coloured medal with head of King Vittorio Emanuele III of Italy on obverse with inscription on reverse. Medal hangs from a silk ribbon consisting of three white and two green vertical stripes. In original box.
Collection Area
Industry
Item Number
2002.113/45
Acquisition
Donation, 23/7/2002
Measurements
diameter
(mm): 32
ribbon
(mm): 95
Material
metal
silk
Location
In store
Classification
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