Albania, Kingdom. An Order of Besa (Order of Fidelity), V. Class Knight Breast Badge, c. 1940 visually-hidden mounted on silver emanating rays

mounted on silver emanating rays

supplemented by one all-brass example

Badge was awarded to qualified Observers

measuring 125 mm in total length

JOHANN KRUSCHBERSKY

Albania, Kingdom. An Order of Besa (Order of Fidelity), V. Class Knight Breast Badge, c. 1940 visually-hidden mounted on silver emanating rays(Urdhri Bess). Instituted on December 22nd, 1926. Of multi piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, and black enamels, consisting of a double headed eagle in black enamels, with intricate silver gilt rope surround presenting the motto of the Royal House of Italy FERT (Foedere et Religione Tenemur) (Latin: "We are bound by treaty and by religion"), the obverse centre with the Albanian crown on red enamel background flanked by dual faces, with