Italy, Kingdom. A Merit Medal For The Marsica Earthquake, Silver Grade, By Stefano Johnson, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity He was appointed General Staff

He was appointed General Staff Officer 3rd Grade on July 13

87 mm x 138 mm each

the ribbons representing the Iron Cross 2nd Class 1939

which would later be defined as a transfer to the Royal Flying Corps

Italy, Kingdom. A Merit Medal For The Marsica Earthquake, Silver Grade, By Stefano Johnson, C.1915 certificate_of_authenticity He was appointed General StaffInstituted 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