Order of the Partisan Star (Albania)

The Order of the Partisan Star (Albanian: Urdhëri "Ylli Partizan") was an honorary award given to officers and military units in the People's Socialist Republic of Albania.[1][2]

Order of the Partisan Star
Awarded by The Presidium of the People's Assembly
Established9 July 1945
CountryPeople's Socialist Republic of Albania
CriteriaAwarded to officers and military units in time of war
ClassesClass I, II, III


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The order was given to active and reservist officers of the People's Army, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Volunteer Forces of the People's Self-Defence, military units, and subdivisions for military service in time of war.

The "Partisan Star" order had three classes: I, II, III.[3][4]

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References edit

  1. ^ Schena, Eric (2006). "The Decorations of Socialist Albania" (PDF). Gentleman's Military Interest Club. 2nd Edition.
  2. ^ Rrumbullaku, Filip (2010). Dekorimet: nga Princ Vidi deri sot. Shtëpia Botuese "Onufri". p. 296. ISBN 978-99943-42-80-8.
  3. ^ Titujt e Nderit dhe Dekoratat e Republikës Popullore Socialiste të Shqipërisë. Tiranë: Kombinati Poligrafik "Shtypshkronja e Re". 1982. pp. 31–33.
  4. ^ Lame, Artan (2010). Medaljet Shqiptare 2, 1944–2002 : Dekoratat e Shtetit Shqiptar. Botimet Toena. p. 267. ISBN 9789994315895.