Order of Fidelity, Type II, Grand Cross
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SKU: 01.ALB.0103.201.01.000
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A silver gilt sash badge composed of a double headed eagle in black enamels, with intricate silver gilt rope surround presenting the motto of Royal House of Italy in light blue enamels FERT (Foedere et Religione Tenemur) (Latin: ""We are bound by treaty and by religion""), obverse centre with the Albanian crown on red enamel background flanked by dual faces, with individually affixed silver gilt letting BESA (also known as Order of Besa), with bronze gilt swivel crown, reverse presenting the maker’s cartouche E. Gardino Successors D. Cravanzola Rome, hallmarked on 6 o'clock arm with 925 silver and 66 | TU, measuring 52x87mm (inclusive of crown), with large suspension ring, on original complete silk sash, worn, near extremely fine.
The Order was founded by Ahmed Ben Zogu during his tenure as President of Albania.
The Order was primarily conferred in recognition of outstanding service rendered to the Royal Family, Sovereign, and to the State of Albania. It was also awarded in recognition of extraordinary achievements within a broad spectrum of fields.
This Order was originally awarded in four grades, but in 1932 it was restructured and reduced to three grades, Grand Cross with Grand Cross Breast Star, Commander, and Knight.
It was amended again in 1940 during the Italian Occupation (1939-1943), and then discontinued in 1945.
The Order is also known as the Order of the Besa.
The Type II awards feature fasces on either side of the centre shield, as well as the motto "FERT" five times around the centre.
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