Albania Medal for the Liberation of the Country

[Bob]

Post pics!

[Eric Schena]

Here's a well worn example of the Medal of Liberation. This was the principle WW II campaign medal and carried a lot of prestige in a nation that held its partisan fighters in very high regard (Enver Hoxha himself was a partisan).

[Gerd Becker]

Here is mine. Its still in quite nice condition:

[Belaruski]

Here's mine.

Originally I only wanted this one medal, as an example of the Albanian Partisans in my collection. But unfortunately I then read Mr. Schena's book, and now this is only the beginning...

[Eric Schena]

Hi Belaruski:

It is indeed a slippery slope I hope you get as much satisfaction out of studying and collecting these decorations as I have.

I suspect there are two different versions of this medal (a Soviet made one and a Yugoslav made one) but have not been able to pin that down...yet.

Cheers,

Eric

[Bob]

Here's another one with a document. Awarded to Vita Mandi in 1946

[Georg14]

Good Day, Gentlemen.

Can anyone explain than these medals (on other not seen) very often are soiled with and how the metal can be cleaned with (acetone and other solvents does not help)? Aanyone faced with similar? Thanks.

Posts #2,6.

P.S. A couple of photos from the internet.

[Kallarati Heroik]

FROM MY COLLECTION