Albania, Kingdom. An Order of Skanderbeg, Grand Cross Star, by Cravanzola, c.1940 Province of China number 224038

number 224038

Palestine (T/649 61

and embroidered on the strap with “P33”

In white porcelain

Albania, Kingdom. An Order of Skanderbeg, Grand Cross Star, by Cravanzola, c.1940 Province of China number 224038(Urdhri i Sknderbeut). Instituted 1925 by Ahmed ben Zogu. Type I (1925 1940). In silver, a eight point star with clusters of faceted rays, the central medallion in silver gilt featuring an Albanian helmet on a blue enamel field encircled by a green enamel wreath, the reverse with a vertical pin, makers mark on the base of DITTA CRAVANZOLA E GARDINO SUCC. ROMA, measures 86. 0 mm (w) x 86. 7 mm (h), weighs 69. 74 grams, enamels intact, lovely patina,