Zaim Qyteza

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Hi to all,

I bought today this picture. It has the caption in recto "PEJE 1944" (PEC, 1944). The three partisans in it, are Albanian (of the Albanian National-Liberation Army), but their ranks are of Yugoslavian Partisan Army. How is possible this?

The model of the ranks worn from them, are that used from 12.1942 to 04.1943 (see "Partisan Warfare 1941-1945", p.36). How is possible for them on the end of 1944, to use a rank model of 1942-43?

Regards,

Artan

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Dear CLAVDIVS,

Thank you for your help. I think this pair of cuffs are ottoman (about the end of XIX century), from the general shape, the style and the mode of embroidered. Overall, I find them here in Albania (part of Ottoman Empire during XIX century).

Regards,

Artan

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Dear all,

I find today this pair of embroidered jacket cuffs.

I thing that they are part of an ottoman diplomatic uniform or civil service, I don't know.

Can anyone help me?

Regards,

Artan

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Hi to all,

Finally a picture of an Albanian frontier military, decorated with the “Order for the Defense of the State Frontiers of the PSRA”, one of the rarest decorated with it.Finally a picture of an Albanian frontier military, decorated with the “Order for the Defense of the State Frontiers of the PSRA”, one of the rarest decorated with it. The soldier wear the model 1966 uniform and the picture is of 1974.

Regards,

Artan

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Hi Itaca,

This is an Chinese dagger, used by Albanian Guard of Republic during 1970-1990 period.

Regards,

Artan

This is comradeAdil Çarçani, prime minister of the Peoples Socialist Republic of Albania (1982-1991),member of Political Bureau of the Labor Party of Albania, member of the People’sAssembly of the P.S.R.A. In his chest, the decoration of the "Hero of the Socialist Labor".

Hi to all,

Finally I find a picture with oneof the rarest Socialist period Order: THE ORDER OF LABOR, first design (M.135 inmy book).

Regards,

Artan

Nice collection of medals Artan!

Do you know if the Albanians who fought along with the Italians against the Greeks in 1940-41 received any special medal/medals? As far as I know, there were only some unofficial regimental italian medals given for this purpose, but I don't know if they were awarded to Albanians, too. I also do not know if they were ever worn in uniform. Any info/photos would be highly appreciated!

Dear Makedon,

I know about 100 different medalsof Italian unities (Armies, Divisions, Regiments, Battalions and Services) ofthe Italian-Greek War. In my collection, I have about 60 of them.

The Albanian unities were part ofthe Italian ones. For these reason, the Albanians received the same medals asthe Italians.

Only the distinctive of Bob wasdifferent. It was officially created from the Albanian Government and wasoffered only to Italians participants in the Italian-Greek War. In fact itread: “ALBANIA, TO THE VICTORIOUS SOLDIERS OF ROME”.

Regards,

Artan

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I only have a couple of albanian generals photographies, and before 1952, they show a red (?) velvet collar, but a totally different embroidery of oak-leaves-style...

Dear Seb,

I think you are talking for the Albanian Mod 1947 General Parade Uniform. That uniform was with red collar and one row of buttons. Instead, the Mod. 1952 has two row of buttons.

I attach a photo of Enver Hoxha in Mod.1947 uniform.

Andreas,

It is impossible for my uniform, to be of 1945, because this type of uniform was entered in power in 1952.

Regards,

Artan

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Albanian General in M.52 Uniform.

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Model 1952 parade uniform for generals (detail).

I believe it's an Albanian General's Victory Parade uniform. Copied from the Soviet version.

Dan

Dear Herr Hauptman,

I attach here a photo of AlbanianMod. 1952. It is almost identical with Soviet Victory Parade uniform. But mynew acquisition, is different in the general color (more blu) and in the collarcolor (red).

Regards,

Artan

This medal exist in 6 differentvariants.

Also, I attach the rightmedal for your document.

Here is the commander (Italian)of Albanian Fascist Militia, with your distinctive in his breast, up of theribbon bar.

Hi Artan - thanks (although disappointing news) - would love to see the correct certiicate for the badge and the correct medal for my document

Dear Bob,

I attach here the right documentfor your distinctive. Existing different type of this document.

Dear Bob,

You have a beautiful distinctive with case and a good document, but they are for different cases. The document is for the medal of expedition in Albania April 1939, but the distinctive is for the Italy-Greece War 1940-41.

If you are interested, I can display the correct certificate for your distinctive and the correct medal for your document.

Regards,

Artan

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Thank you Artan and Enzo for this wonderful image!!!----At least one Mussolini biography reports this award and identifies it as "The Collar of Albania". Unfortunately, I cannot remember which biography mentions this or the approximate year of award--likely 1935 when an Italian "gift" [reportedly 3 million gold francs] was provided to the Albanian state with the promise of further economic aid.

Although I doubt it, it would be interesting to learn whether King Albert's collar is actually this bejeweled 'upswept wings' type. Klietmann suggests that his was the 'splayed wings' type made by Bertrand, and given the time frame, that appears reasonable. The insignia differences suggest that the 'upswept wings' type is of completely different manufacture, quite possibly Italian [Gardino?] especially considering the treatment of the tail feathers/talons. They clearly echo of the Skenderbeg badge design of that element.

On a related note---Artan's monumental book provides a wonderful resource!!! He merits all of our cooperation and high commendation for this work . Again, thanks to you both!!

I found the letter of thanks of Mussolini to King Zog, for the Collar of Albania that Zog accorded to Mussolini.The letter is dated 16.11.1928. In it Mussolini mention clearly: "Gran Collare d'Albania". With time I will try to find the original of the letter in the State Archives of Tirana.

Regards,Artan