Golden Decoration of the Eagle

Golden Decoration of the Eagle
Awarded by President of Albania
TypeState decoration
Established28 March 1996
CountryRepublic of Albania
CriteriaAwarded to Albanian and foreign citizens for bravery in armed war and for activities or acts of civic courage in peacetime.
ClassesGolden


The Golden Decoration of the Eagle (Albanian: Dekorata e Artë e Shqiponjës) (formerly known as the Golden Medal of the Eagle) is an honorary decoration of the Republic of Albania given to Albanian and foreign citizens for bravery in armed war and for activities or acts of civic courage in peacetime. The decoration is awarded by decree of the President of the Republic. This order is golden.[1][2][3][4]

  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.