The "Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu" Decoration is a high honorary state decoration that is currently awarded to Albanian and foreign citizens in Albania, that have made an important contribution to the
Dekorata "Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu"
The Order of Skanderbeg was originally instituted in 1925 as an order of merit of the Albanian Republic. It was replaced by the Communist government in 1945 with a new award of the same name. Skanderb
"Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu" Decoration
…who is the national hero of the Albanian people. The Decoration is granted by the President of Albania. It should not be confused with the royal Order of Skanderbeg, which is a dynastic order bestowed by the Albanian royal family. Some recipients to date include…
Grand Officer of the Royal Albanian Orfer c.1930
The namesake of the order; Skanderbeg.
Commanders class of the order on a ladies bow.
King Zog I of Albania, the orders founder, wearing the star of the Grand Cross.