"Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu" Decoration (1996–)

The "Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu" Decoration (Albanian: Dekorata "Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu") is a high honorary state decoration that is currently awarded to Albanian and foreign citizens in Albania, that have made an important contribution to the defence, reinforcement and development of the Republic of Albania.[2][3]

"Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu" Decoration
Current breast star of the order
Awarded by the President of Albania
TypeOrder of merit
EligibilityAlbanians, foreign nationals[1]
Awarded forImportant contributions or specific heroic acts for the defense, strengthening and advancement of the Republic of Albania
StatusCurrently constituted
HeadPresident of Albania

The name refers to Skanderbeg, who is the national hero of the Albanian people. The Decoration is granted by the President of Albania. It should not be confused with the royal Order of Skanderbeg, which is a dynastic order bestowed by the Albanian royal family.

Recipients

Some recipients to date include:[4]

See also

References

  1. "Informacion për Dekorimet në Republikën e Shqipërisë" [Information on Decorations in the Republic of Albania]. The President of Albania (in Albanian). Archived from the original on 7 August 2016. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  2. "Ligji për Dekoratat, Titujt e Nderit dhe Medaljet" [Law on Decorations, Honorary Titles and Medals] (PDF) (in Albanian). Fletorja Zyrtare. Retrieved 8 April 2013.
  3. Rrumbullaku, Filip (2010). Dekorimet nga Princ Vidi deri sot (in Albanian). Tiranë: Shtëpia Botuese "Onufri". ISBN 978-99943-42-80-8.
  4. "Dekorata "Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu"". The President of Albania (in Albanian). Archived from the original on 15 September 2016. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  5. "News". The President of Albania (in Albanian).
  6. "Honours and Awards". anthonybailey.org. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  7. "Presidenti Nishani pret Kryetaren e Dhomës së Deputetëve të Parlamentit italian, Laura Boldrini dhe e dekoron për kontributin e dhënë në forcimin e marrëdhënieve mes dy vendeve me medaljen "Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu"". The President of Albania (in Albanian). 13 October 2016. Archived from the original on 13 October 2016. Retrieved 13 October 2016.
  8. "Albania honours Sir Henry Brooke CMG for services to justice reform". FamilyLaw.co.uk. 16 May 2017.
  9. "Presidenti Nishani dekoron Ambasadoren Rosemary A. Di Carlo me Dekoratën "Gjergj Kastriot Skënderbeu"". The President of Albania (in Albanian). 8 May 2015. Archived from the original on 15 September 2016. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  10. "Presidenti Nishani dekoron zotin Yuli-Yoel Edelstein me Dekoratën "Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu"". The President of Albania (in Albanian). 18 February 2016. Archived from the original on 25 June 2016.
  11. "President Nishani honors the noted academic and political personality, historian and writer Sabri Godo (posthumously) with the "Gjergj Kastriot Scanderbeg" Order". The President of Albania. 12 December 2012. Archived from the original on 20 August 2016. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
  12. "Presidenti Nishani dekoron zotin Ramush Haradinaj me Urdhrin "Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu"". The President of Albania (in Albanian). 18 January 2013. Archived from the original on 8 February 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
  13. "Presidenti Topi pret Emirin e Shtetit tė Katarit, Sheikun Hamad Bin Khalifa Al Thani". The President of Albania (in Albanian). 18 October 2011. Archived from the original on 22 October 2011.
  14. "Presidenti Nishani dekoron zonjën Doris Pack me Dekoratën "Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu"". The President of Albania (in Albanian). 15 January 2015. Archived from the original on 15 September 2016. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  15. "President of Albania Awards Presidential Medal to Serageldin". Serageldin.com. 13 June 2017. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
  16. "Ka vdekur Aleksandar Stipçeviq" [Aleksandar Stipčević passed away]. Zeri Online (in Albanian). 1 September 2015. Archived from the original on 2 October 2015.
  17. Gjokaj, F. (29 April 2016). "Cafo Beg Ulqini dekorohet me titullin "Kalorës i Urdhrit të Skënderbeut"". Koha Javore (in Albanian). Archived from the original on 18 October 2016.
  18. "Abdullah honoured with highest civilian order by Albanian President". Gulf Today. 14 March 2014. Archived from the original on 15 March 2014. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
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