Order of the Partisan Star (Albania) explained

Order of the Partisan Star
Urdhëri "Ylli Partizan"
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

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]}

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

Notes and References

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