Albania Order of Canderbeg 2nd Class-Good or Bad?

[Gordon Craig]

Gents,

I am new to Albanian ODMs and would like your comments on originality of these two pieces. One a pin back 2nd class; theother a screw back second class. Prices would be appreciated.

Regards,

Gordon

[Gordon Craig]

Reverse of the above award.

[Gordon Craig]

Screw back obverse.

[Gordon Craig]

Screw back reverse.

[Eric Schena]

Hi Gordon:

No worries on those - both are perfectly legit Pr?wema made Skanderbegs. I believe the screwbacks are from the 1960s while that style of pinback may be as late as the 1970s but I have not been able to conclusively prove that. The diagnostic place to look is the beard - the two center medallions share the same design. I have to say that I have seen comparatively fewer of the pinbacks than the screwbacks, though take that for what it's worth.

As for price, I have seen these go anywhere from $35 on up to $100. I was very fortunate that our own Gerd Becker very generously sent me a pinback 2nd class as a gift The IKOM Skanderbegs are the more desirable pieces and they cost more ($200 on up).

Hope that helps!

Cheers,

Eric

[Gordon Craig]

Eric,

Thanks very much for the info.

Regards,

Gordon