Order of Skanderbeg, Type II, Officer's Cross
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SKU: 01.ALB.0104.206.01.000
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In silver gilt with gilt chain linked surround with FERT and crossed fasces upon green enameled ring, centre white enameled star with gilt centre peice affixed to base by 3 rivets, hand painted red eye, reverse hallmarked 800 silver on reverse as well as lightly stamped marking, silver makers back plate of E.Gardino, Roma, measuring 47x83mm, with strong pin assembly, only lightly worn, extremely fine.
This Order was instituted by King Zog I during his tenure as President. The Order was awarded to Albanians and foreign civilians in recognition of distinguished services, within any civil or military field, that benefited the Crown.
There were originally four grades, but during the Italian Occupancy (1939-1943) the Officer grade was officially added to the Order.
The Order was named after George Scanderbeg, an Albanian national hero.
The Type II awards feature fasces and the motto "FERT" on the obverse medallion.
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