Albania, Kingdom. An Order of Skanderbeg, Grand Cross Star, by Cravanzola, c.1940 Province of China topped by a mobile swastika

topped by a mobile swastika flanked by a date of “1933”

and embroidered on the strap with “P33”

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

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

an interesting example of a badge originally manufactured as a Silver or Gold Grade award stripped of finish and refurbished with black paint at an unknown time

Albania, Kingdom. An Order of Skanderbeg, Grand Cross Star, by Cravanzola, c.1940 Province of China topped by a mobile swastika(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,