Albanian Order of Bravery, Screw back

Albanian Order of Bravery, with screw back fitting, maker marked for Prawena in VG++++ condition.
 
The Order and the Medal of Bravery were established in 1945. The Order was awarded, even posthumously, to Generals and Officers of the People's Army and the Ministry of Internal Affairs for intrepid command of military units on the field of battle for the defense of the borders of Albania from invaders as well as fighting against spies and other enemies of Albania. The order could also be awarded to citizens for courageous leadership in battle against spies and enemies of Albania in defense of the frontier and maintaining social order. The last recorded award was in 1980. This example is of the early quality type, with screw back, by the East German maker PräWeMa (Präge Werkzeug Machinen) Markneukirchen. Despite being a former communist country, Albania issued medals and decorations of high quality and in very low numbers.