Order "Red Star".

[Esteban_cool]

The Albanian Order of the Red Star:

[DutchBoy]

Some further info on this order:

"Urdhëri Ylli i Kuq"

Instituted 1945-1956.

The inscription on the order reads: "R. P. SH-IS" which stands for "Republika Populore Shqiperis" (People's Republic of Albania).

[rocketscientist]

Here is mine. Is it a first class, or the ribbon is just wrong?

cheers
sergio

[Taz]

Hi Sergio,

you have the Order of the Red Star first class.

Regards Eddie.

[CtahhR]

Here she is in 2nd Class.

[medals73]

Order “Red Star” / Urdhëri “Ylli i Kuq”, single class 1952-65

Incorrect ribbon.

[medals73]

Order “Red Star” / Urdhëri “Ylli i Kuq”, 2nd class after 1965, type 1, variety 2

[medals73]

Order “Red Star” / Urdhëri “Ylli i Kuq”, 3rd class after 1965, type 1, variety 2

[CtahhR]

Here is a Type 2 3rd Class (RPSSH). Most likely unissued stock.

[Esteban_cool]

Looks very East German. Do you know when did Prawema stop making Albanian awards?