Italy, Kingdom. A Merit Medal For The Marsica Earthquake, Silver Grade, By Stefano Johnson, C.1915 United Republic of maker marked “DRGM E

maker marked “DRGM E

many unrepentant individuals continued to espouse nostalgia for the Third Reich and pieces such as these were crafted to satisfy demands for period pieces

stamped with maker’s mark on reverse in black in but illegible

constructed of silver and blue enamels

with its legend

Italy, Kingdom. A Merit Medal For The Marsica Earthquake, Silver Grade, By Stefano Johnson, C.1915 United Republic of maker marked “DRGM EInstituted 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