Albania, Republic. A Civil Service Order, Officer's Star, C.2000 Auction 47 mm (h - inclusive

47 mm (h - inclusive of integral ring)

with superposed enameled white

He was to spend the remainder of the war in England

number 695625

unmarked but most likely French manufacture and therefore excellent quality

Albania, Republic. A Civil Service Order, Officer's Star, C.2000 Auction 47 mm (h - inclusiveIn 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,