"Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu" Decoration
| "Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu" Decoration | |
|---|---|
| Awarded by the President of Albania | |
| Type | State decoration |
| Eligibility | Albanians, foreign nationals |
| Awarded for | Important contributions or specific heroic acts for the defense, strengthening and advancement of the Republic of Albania |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Head | President of Albania |
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The "Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu" Decoration (Albanian: Dekorata "Gjergj Kastrioti Skënderbeu") is a high honorary state decoration that is currently awarded to Albanian and foreign citizens in Albania, that have made an important contribution to the defence, reinforcement and development of the Republic of Albania.
The name refers to Skanderbeg, who is the national hero of the Albanian people. The Decoration is granted by the President of Albania. It should not be confused with the royal Order of Skanderbeg, which is a dynastic order bestowed by the Albanian royal family.