Italy, Kingdom. A Merit Medal For The Marsica Earthquake, Silver Grade, By Stefano Johnson, C.1915 Auction Archive Canadian Forces Decoration QEII (SGT

Canadian Forces Decoration QEII (SGT HH HOGER) Naming is engraved

In "Ensign Ainslie's Memoir"

not least at the crossing of the Garigliano - better known to those of the Seaforth who survived that occasion as the "River of Death":Military Cross

the obverse of the handle presenting with a stylized border and a central raised NSDAP-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed swastika

Italy, Kingdom. A Merit Medal For The Marsica Earthquake, Silver Grade, By Stefano Johnson, C.1915 Auction Archive Canadian Forces Decoration QEII (SGTInstituted 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