Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Messina Earthquake 1908 Hold as documented on June 26

as documented on June 26

Footnote: Private Peter Jesner is shown on the roll of the 34 man Cornwall Infantry Company and is listed on page 167 of the "Canada General Service Medal Roll

numbered 57736

Footnote: The Bombing and Gunnery School (B&GS) offered instruction in the techniques of bomb aiming and aerial machine gunnery to Air Observers

Italy, Kingdom. A Medal For The Messina Earthquake 1908 Hold as documented on June 26(Medaglia commemorativa del terremoto Calabro Siculo 1908). Instituted in 1910. In silver, engraver marked L. GIORGI" on the obverse, measuring 31. 5 mm (w) x 36 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, edge nicks, contact marks, original ribbon, near very fine. Footnote: The Commemorative Medal for Messina Earthquake was instituted on February 20, 1910 and was awarded to those who assisted in relief efforts or who raised funds or