Albania, Italian Protectorate. An Order Of Scanderbeg, Grand Cross, By E. Gardino & Cravanzola, c.1940 Republic of and the DJ oath

and the DJ oath

16 mm (w) x 25

5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath and crossed swords suspension

maker marked "BIRKS ELLIS" and marked "GF" (Gold Filled" on the reverse

Albania, Italian Protectorate. An Order Of Scanderbeg, Grand Cross, By E. Gardino & Cravanzola, c.1940 Republic of and the DJ oath(Urdhri i Sknderbeut). Instituted 1925. Type II (1940 1945). Badge of the order consisting of a partially enameled red double headed Albanian eagle in silver gilt, surmounted by a five pointed star in gilt, obverse centre featuring an Albanian crown also in silver gilt, with an enameled blue background, surrounded by an enameled green border with superimposed lettering FERT and fasces, reverse displaying circular makers cartouche of E. Gardino Succ