Albania, Republic. A Civil Service Order, Officer's Star, C.2000 Hold presumably in 1944

presumably in 1944

a worn example of this type that retains 95% of black finish

contact marks on the lower band

Instituted 1918 by King Ludwig III

a 1st Tank Battalion Collar Tab Pair (pickled brass

Albania, Republic. A Civil Service Order, Officer's Star, C.2000 Hold presumably in 1944In silver gilt with red and green enamels, insignia illustrating King Gentius on horseback in the centre, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves and acorns, with the Albania two headed eagle at its base and surmounted by the Helmet of Skanderbeg, the insignia mounted to a six pointed star base, each of the star points with five faceted rays, with castle turrets between each of the star points, measuring 67. 3 mm (w) x 78. 2 mm (h), vertical pinback,