Medaglia Commemorativa Terremoto Calabro Siculo 28 Dicembre 1908
Key Information:
• Country: Kingdom of Italy
• Monarch: Vittorio Emanuele III
• Event: Calabria–Sicily Earthquake
• Date: 28 December 1908
• Type: Commemorative Relief Medal
• Diameter approx.: 31.52 mm
• Original ribbon present
Medal Design:
Obverse:
Portrait of King Vittorio Emanuele III facing left.
Inscription: VITTORIO EMANUELE III RE D’ITALIA
Reverse:
Laurel wreath surrounding inscription:
MEDAGLIA COMMEMORATIVA TERREMOTO CALABRO-SICULO 28 DICEMBRE 1908
Translation: Commemorative Medal – Calabria-Sicily Earthquake – 28 December 1908
Condition:
• Honest age patina
• Light surface wear
• Ribbon aged with visible wear
• No major damage observed
• For condition, please refer to the pictures, all dimensions are approx.
Historical and Collectible Significance:
This medal was awarded following the catastrophic 1908 Messina earthquake, one of the deadliest natural disasters in European history. It was presented to military personnel, civil authorities, and relief workers involved in rescue and reconstruction operations.
Medals connected to major historical disasters carry strong historical interest and remain collectible among Italian and humanitarian award collectors.
Summary:
An original Kingdom of Italy commemorative medal issued after the 1908 Calabria-Sicily earthquake, featuring King Vittorio Emanuele III and correct ribbon. A historically significant early 20th century Italian relief award.