Albania, Italian Protectorate. An Order Of The Black Eagle, Knight's Badge, C.1930 Auction incorporating an off-white cord knot

incorporating an off-white cord knot and green band

She was laid down in 1927

but Pte Chamberlain with great courage delivered the message to its destination alone

chest feathering and wreath are outstanding

attached to a full-length extensively frayed and worn silver bullion wrapped cord

Albania, Italian Protectorate. An Order Of The Black Eagle, Knight's Badge, C.1930 Auction incorporating an off-white cord knot(Urdhri i Shqiponjs). Instituted 1914. A six armed silver star with multiple rays framed with finials, obverse applique in red enamels with gilt motto on surround and hand painted double eagle at centre, reverse in fire gilt with institution date on red enamel surround, measuring 45 mm (w) x 56 mm (h inclusive of integral ring suspension), with replacement ribbon, toned silver, extremely fine. This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin