white and blue embroidered base
arriving in France on the 26th and joining his new unit in the field on June 6th
scattered gilt wear evident on the royal monogram of King Frederick IX
the outer edge of which is trimmed in emerald green embroidered cord
appearing on the well known website dealing with German Imperial Orders (Medalnet
Italy, Kingdom. A Pair Of Awards United Republic of white and blue embroidered base1. Italy, Kingdom. A Merit Medal for the Messina Earthquake 1908 (Medaglia commemorativa al merito per il terremoto di Messina 1908.) Instituted in 1910. In silvered zinc, engraver marked "S. J" on the obverse, measuring 31. 5 mm in diameter, spotting, original ribbon, in fine condition. 2. Italy, Kingdom. A Medal for the Wars of Independence & the Unity of Italy,, c. 1866 (Medaglia per le guerre d'Indipendenza e l'Unit d'Italia). Instituted 1865.