JackD

I need help identifying a medal that was brought back from Palermo, It. in 1945. It is inscribed: AI BENEMERITI DELLA CROCE ITALIANA. It is engraved with: Florio; Cav. Vincenzo;Torneo Palermo 1902. The medal is heavy silver and measures just under 7 cm. A picture of the back is attached.

This is shows the front side of the medal.

I have another version of a similar medal with the Croce Rossa insignia. It seems to date from 1902 per the inscription. It is heavy silver and just under 7 cm in diameter. The full Text around the edge reads: AI BENEMERITI DELLA CROCE ROSSA ITALIANA. The engraved inscription reads: Florio, CAV Vincenzo, Torneo Palermo 1902. I've included an image with this message. I'll have to try the other side in a new message.