Albania, Kingdom. An Order of Besa (Order of Fidelity), V. Class Knight Breast Badge, c. 1940 visually-hidden supplemented by one all-brass example

supplemented by one all-brass example

Each sleeve features a strap with a reinforced buttonhole meeting two pressed card stock buttons for an adjustable closure

He had spent one year previous to enlisting as a Prospector

marked "800" (silver) on the loop as well as 800 and hallmarked on cross

Badge was awarded to qualified Observers

Albania, Kingdom. An Order of Besa (Order of Fidelity), V. Class Knight Breast Badge, c. 1940 visually-hidden supplemented by one all-brass example(Urdhri Bess). Instituted on December 22nd, 1926. Of multi piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, and black enamels, consisting of a double headed eagle in black enamels, with intricate silver gilt rope surround presenting the motto of the Royal House of Italy FERT (Foedere et Religione Tenemur) (Latin: "We are bound by treaty and by religion"), the obverse centre with the Albanian crown on red enamel background flanked by dual faces, with