Order of the Partisan Star (Albania)

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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
Established	9 July 1945
Country	People's Socialist Republic of Albania
Criteria	Awarded to officers and military units in time of war
Classes	Class I, II, III

Definition

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]

See also

• Orders, decorations and medals of Albania

References

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.