ALBANIA
ORDERS &
DECORATIONS
- The Order of the
Black Eagle: founded by Prince Wilhelm I on 26th
March 1914. Awarded for both civil and military services
in five classes and three medals (gold, silver and
bronze). Obsolete 5th September 1914.
The Grand Collar of Albania (Kular i Madh i
Shquipėria): founded by King Zog I when President of
Albania on 12th December 1925. Awarded in a
single class to foreign Heads of State.
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The Order of the Black
Eagle: Third class, neck badge.
- The Order of
Fidelity (Urdhėri Besa): founded by King Zog I
when President of Albania on 22nd January
1926. Awarded in four classes (1. Grand Cordon, 2. Grand
Officer, 3. Commander and 4. Member) and a silver medal.
Served as the premier order under the Zogu monarchy.
Retained, remodelled and expanded to five classes by the
Italians in 1940.
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The Order of Fidelity:
Grand Cordon, breast star.
- The Order of
Skanderbeg (Urdhėri i Skėnderbeut): founded by
King Zog I when President of Albania on 12th
December 1925. Awarded in a superior class (Grand Collar)
and four ordinary classes (1. Grand Cordon, 2. Grand
Officer, 3. Commander and 4. Member) and a silver medal.
Served as the junior order under the Zogu monarchy.
Retained, remodelled and expanded to five classes by the
Italians in 1940.
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The Order of Skanderbeg:
Grand Cordon, sash and sash badge (L) and breast star
(R).
- The Order of
Bravery or Military Merit (Urdhėri i Trimėrisė
or Urdhėri i Meritė Ushtarak): founded by
King Zog I in 1928, as a military decoration for
gallantry and distinguished service. Awarded in three
classes and a silver medal. Obsolete 1939.
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The Order of Bravey: First
class, breast star.
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