Order of the Black Eagle (Albania)

The Order of the Black Eagle (Albanian: Urdhëri i Shqiponjës së Zezë) was the highest title that could be bestowed on a citizen of the Principality of Albania. The order was established by Prince Wied in 1914 on the example of the Prussian Order of the Black Eagle. The order had a black eagle and around the words Besë e Bashkim (English: Fidelity and Union).[1]

Order of the Black Eagle
Urdhëri i Shqiponjës së Zezë
Awarded by the Principality of Albania
TypeSilver medallion, partly gilded and enameled
Established26 March 1914
Country Albania
MottoBesë e Bashkim (English: Fidelity and Union)
CriteriaDeserving military and civil deeds
ClassesGrand Cross
Grand Officer
Commander
Officer
Knight
Statistics
Total inductees10

Ribbon of the Order

Since the Principality of Albania was short-lived, the order was awarded very few times, and is considered today very rare for collectors. It is also considered to be the first award ever given in modern Albania.

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  1. ^ Brunga, Mark (September 27, 2012). "Urdhri i Shqiponjes se Zeze dekorata e pare e shteti shqiptar". Gazeta e Durresit. Archived from the original on October 2, 2012. Retrieved March 6, 2013.