Albania, Kingdom. An Order of Besa (Order of Fidelity), V. Class Knight Breast Badge, c. 1940 visually-hidden measuring 125 mm in total

measuring 125 mm in total length

maker marked "93" (Ricahrd Simm & Sohne

supplemented by one all-brass example

numbered on reverse 1693

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

Albania, Kingdom. An Order of Besa (Order of Fidelity), V. Class Knight Breast Badge, c. 1940 visually-hidden measuring 125 mm in total(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