The Order of the Flag (Albanian: Urdhëri i Flamurit) was an honorary award given to citizens, collectives, factories, administrative divisions, institutions and organizations in the People's Socialist Republic of Albania.[1][2]
| Order of the Flag | |
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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 citizens, collectives, factories, administrative divisions, institutions and organizations that performed outstanding achievements in production, agriculture, science, and inventions. |
| Classes | Class I |
Definition
editThe order was given to citizens, districts, cities, villages, social organizations, institutions, enterprises, agricultural cooperatives, sectors, brigades, military units and groups of employees for activities and great merits in the socialist construction of the country and in strengthening the capacity to defend the Fatherland, for high quantitative and qualitative achievements in industry, mining, agriculture, construction, transport, etc.. and for high merits in the field of science, education, art and culture.[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.
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