Albania, Kingdom. An Order of Skanderbeg, Grand Cross Star, by Cravanzola, c.1940 Province of China In white porcelain

In white porcelain

maker marked "RZM 155/43 SS" (for maker Assmann)

The obverse and reverse covers are constructed of  thick and heavy cardstock cores that are wrapped in protective thick brown leather

number 224038

Mounted on a full length of (folded

Albania, Kingdom. An Order of Skanderbeg, Grand Cross Star, by Cravanzola, c.1940 Province of China In white porcelain(Urdhri i Sknderbeut). Instituted 1925 by Ahmed ben Zogu. Type I (1925 1940). In silver, a eight point star with clusters of faceted rays, the central medallion in silver gilt featuring an Albanian helmet on a blue enamel field encircled by a green enamel wreath, the reverse with a vertical pin, makers mark on the base of DITTA CRAVANZOLA E GARDINO SUCC. ROMA, measures 86. 0 mm (w) x 86. 7 mm (h), weighs 69. 74 grams, enamels intact, lovely patina,