The Order and Medal of Bravery (Albanian: Urdhëri dhe Medalja e Trimërisë) were honorary awards given to the citizens, families and military units in the People's Socialist Republic of Albania.[1][2]
Order and Medal of Bravery | |
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Awarded by The Presidium of the People's Assembly | |
Established | 9 July 1945 |
Country | People's Socialist Republic of Albania |
Criteria | Awarded to the citizens, families and military units who participated in the national war of liberation |
Definition
editThe order and medal were given to citizens, families, units and subdivisions of the military that participated in the National Liberation War and fought with bravery and self-sacrifice against the enemy, as well as for bravery shown in cases of aggression or provocation on a large scale against the People's Socialist Republic of Albania.[3][4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Schena, Eric (2006). "The Decorations of Socialist Albania" (PDF). Gentleman's Military Interest Club. 2nd Edition.
- ^ Rrumbullaku, Filip (2010). Dekorimet: nga Princ Vidi deri sot. Shtëpia Botuese "Onufri". p. 296. ISBN 978-99943-42-80-8.
- ^ Titujt e Nderit dhe Dekoratat e Republikës Popullore Socialiste të Shqipërisë. Tiranë: Kombinati Poligrafik "Shtypshkronja e Re". 1982. pp. 31–33.
- ^ Lame, Artan (2010). Medaljet Shqiptare 2, 1944–2002 : Dekoratat e Shtetit Shqiptar. Botimet Toena. p. 267. ISBN 9789994315895.