Albania, Italian Protectorate. An Order Of Fidelity, Grand Cordon, C.1942 Archive scratch on the reverse and

scratch on the reverse and scattered gilt wear evident overall on the VM

On the 24th

Registered Association”

Footnote: The Star of Merit was instituted by King Muhammad V in 1939

it weighs (without ribbon) 19

Albania, Italian Protectorate. An Order Of Fidelity, Grand Cordon, C.1942 Archive scratch on the reverse and(Urdhri i Besa, Kordon i Madh me Yll). House of Zogu. Instituted 1926. Type II. 1940 1944 Issue. 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