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is not in color, then the coat of arms with black and white contours is used, but not by photocopying the coat of arms in white color. The use of the colored and the white coat of arms will be done according to models "a" and "b", of figure 4 of the appendix. The coat of arms of the
Republic is also placed in a visible space on the identification certificates of citizens, on certificates or school diplomas, in public announcements of an official character from state entities, on licenses, etc.
448:
628:"A golden-armed, red-tongued black double-headed eagle with bundles of four golden thunderbolts in each fang, on the chest covered with a black-red embroidered shield bordered in gold, a wheeling natural-colored peacock, in frontal position, the whole under an ermine-lined golden-fringed purple mantle, which falls from the Albanian princely crown. Blue banner with Wied's motto "FIDELITATE ET VERITATE" in golden letters".
862:"The Lesser arms of State is formed by a shield (scudo), red in color and with the black two headed eagle crowned by Skanderbeg's helm. Bearings: two Lictor fasces supported by axes pointing outwards, bound by leather straps, attached above by the Savoy knots, below by a scroll ribbon, of light blue color, gilded, charged with the word "Fert", repeated three times. The shield is crested by the Royal Crown of Savoy."
481:, developed by Wolfgang Spitzberg, the scribe of the Chancellery, and used for the first time around 1500. Fraktur only appeared in wider use from 1517, about 50 years after the death of Skanderbeg. Therefore, it is reasonable to conclude that the decorative band with its inscription are not original â though one of the rosettes dating to the 15th century may possibly have been a replacement of an original fitting.
612:
double-headed eagle of
Albania with a red tongue and four lightning bolts between its claws. Additionally, a shield with the arms of the Wied family has been added to the eagle: the peacock on a golden field, turned to red and black, our national colors. On the overlay that is in the mouth of the cloak is embroidered in gold the Wied family motto "Fidelitate e Veritate", which means Loyalty and Truth.
329:"REPUBLIKA E SHQIPĂRISĂ" is written in capital letters and, if any, subordinate structures are marked in a vertical line. In the center of the sign board is placed the coat of arms of the Republic, measuring 100x150 mm, while below it, also in capital letters, is the name of the institution, according to the models given in figure 2 of the appendix, which is attached to this decision.
936:"The national emblem of the People's Republic of Albania represents a field wrapped by two sheaves of ears of wheat. The sheaf of wheat is bound at the lower end with a ribbon which bears the inscription of the date 24 Maj 1944. A five-pointed red star stands among the tops of the tufts of the ears of wheat. A black double-headed eagle stands in the center of the field."
852:"The Greater arms of State is formed by a shield (scudo), red in color and with the black two headed eagle crowned by Skanderbeg's helm. Bearings: two Lictor fasces supported by axes pointing outwards, bound by leather straps, attached above by the Savoy knots, below by a scroll ribbon, of light blue color, gilded, charged with the word
763:
Art. 3 The mantle is represented by a close toned red velvet fabric, placed symmetrically in a fold, slightly raised on the sides and tightened by two ribbons knotted together. The mantle features gold-washed leaves and is layered with white ermine leather with small gold endings. The mantle rises in
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4. The coat of arms of the
Republic, when used in official written acts, is placed at the top of the A4 sheet, in size 10/15 mm, while below it is written in capital letters "REPUBLIKA E SHQIPĂRISĂ" and in the following lines, the name of the relevant institution. In instances where the coat of arms
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In the outer circle, at the top of the seal, the words "Republika e Shqipërisë" are written, followed by the hierarchical administrative order, up to the institution in question and the location of its headquarters. The letters of the seal are all in capital, variable in size, but always visible, as
328:
2. When the coat of arms of the
Republic serves as a denomination at the entrance of state institutions, a standard sign board measuring 500x700 mm, with horizontal placement, is used. The field of the sign board should be golden, while the writing should be in black. In the upper part of the board,
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This image of the emblem is found in the
Constitution of the People's Republic of Albania published in 1964 by the Albanian Committee for Cultural Relations and Friendship with Foreign Countries. The interweaving of the wheat stems is shown in right profile, meanwhile the wreaths are simplified in
286:
1. The coat of arms of the
Republic of Albania is a state symbol. It represents a shield, blood red in color, with an eagle in the center, identical to the eagle of the national flag. At the top of the shield, in golden color, is placed the helmet of Skanderbeg, in right profile. The dimensions of
512:
The goat's head is partially hammered in copper, engraved and gold plated. The eye sockets that today are empty would have been inlaid. The shape of the crest hole on top of the helmet does not precisely mold into the shape needed for the goat's head crest so the two parts may have not originally
296:
2. The coat of arms of the
Republic of Albania is placed on the seals of state institutions, in their official acts, on the official naming of state institutions and in any other act that the state institution addresses to third parties. The coat of arms is used as an identification mark on the
611:
The crown of
Albania, made of gold and lined with silk, has ten peaks. The middle peak, which is shorter than the others, bears the five-pointed star of Albania. The mantle of the Regent is most rich. Made of red, purple cloth, the lining of this cloak is of ermine and in the center it has the
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The iron forged helmet is likely of
Italian origin, thought to have been made around 1460. The lower part of the helmet and the neck protection are missing and cracks in the base have been covered by a sewn leather band under which are traces of the original silk. A copper band with gold plated
1047:"The coat of arms of the Republic of Albania displays a black double-headed eagle placed on an escutcheon, a varriated type shield in red color. The shield is to have a straight line on top, that comes narrowing at the bottom. On top of the shield are written the words: Republika e Shqipërisë".
429:, Skanderbeg is shown with the helmet and a sword. The plates were accompanied with a text by Schrenk von Notzing giving a brief profile of the subject. Archduke Ferdinand had himself led a campaign against the Ottomans in Hungary in 1556 at the behest of his father, Holy Roman Emperor
716:(p. 125) provides an illustration of the coat of arms whereby the helm with the arms and banners is displayed in silver profile. The usage of the silver model is reaffirmed in official documents of the Ministry of Internal Affairs' secret office from the late fall of 1929.
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The diameter of the wet, dry or wax seal is the standard 40 mm. Exceptions are made for seals used by secretaries of the central institutions, which may be smaller in diameter, and the dry seals of notaries, which, for technical reasons, are larger than the above mentioned
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Unlike with previous models, the wreath shown here is olive in color and appears more rounded, attuned to its soviet counterpart. Interestingly, the shape of the eagle is almost identical to the model found in the 1998 coat of arms. This exact emblem is seen in the
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border is adorned with six rosettes, most of which are 16th century restorations, though the one at the back dates to the 15th century. Between the rosettes, an inscription in a particular type of Gothic minuscule on a hatched ground reads âin/per/ra/to/re/btâ.
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The model of the emblem generally accepted as the official variant was published by "Albania today", a political and informative review, in its 1st issue (32) of the 7th annual edition (1977). This model has been used in banknotes and fiscal stamps since 1947.
942:"The emblem of the People's Socialist Republic of Albania bears a black, double-headed eagle, encircled by two sheaves of wheat with a five-pointed red star at the top and tied at the bottom with a red ribbon, on which the date »24 Maj 1944« is inscribed."
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3.3 Officially recognized are the coats of arms of different levels of local government, public entities, distinctive signs in various weaponry of the army, the police and universities approved by the State
Protocol, on behalf of the Council of
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Skënder Anamali, an archaeologist and scholar on medieval history, has proposed that the decorative band with the inscription and the rosettes were added by Skanderbeg's descendants. The initials of the inscription are usually rendered as
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Art. 1 The coat of arms of the state is the black Eagle with two heads, with a red layer on the eagle's chest. The Helm of Skanderbeg (in gold) surrounded by arms and banners. Four-sided coat of arms according to the sample.
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armory in 1593, inherited by Archduke Ferdinand II and in the catalogue known as 'Armamentarium Heroicum' published in 1601 by Jakob Schrenk von Notzing. From one of 125 portraits of European princes in plates engraved by
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which translate as Jesus of Nazareth Blesses Thee Prince of Emathia, King (or Kingdom) of Albania, Terror of the Ottomans, King (or Kingdom) of Epirus. Such titles, however, were not used during Skanderbeg's lifetime.
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The helmet is distinguished for its goat's head crest. There are a number of theories explaining the association of the goat's head with Skanderbeg. One such theory is that it relates to the ramsâ horns, a symbol of
846:, expressing the paternal solicitude and affection for the Albanian people which inspired his determination. The said "Charter", made up of 54 articles grouped into 7 Titles, makes no mention yet of a coat of arms.
154:
in the seals and at the entrance of state institutions; as a distinctive sign in state objects; in all official acts; in documents and agreements of the Albanian state with foreign countries, based on reciprocity.
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Pfaffenbichler's close inspection of the inscription confirms the view that it was added to the helmet after Skanderbeg's lifetime. The transverse part of the letter âtâ is from a calligraphic font called
232:"The coat of arms of the Republic of Albania represents a shield with a red field and a black two-headed eagle at the center. On top of the shield, in golden color, is placed the helmet of Skanderbeg."
294:
1. The coat of arms of the Republic of Albania is held and used only by institutions of the central government. The coat of arms is placed at the main entrance of the institution, above its name.
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and co-sealed by notary Johannes Borcius de Grillis. The stylized gold helmet is partially based on the model of crown-like rank that once belonged to Skanderbeg, currently on display at the
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Article 107 of the Constitution of the People's Socialist Republic of Albania (1976) maintains the same design phraseology as its precursor although expressed in a whole condensed sentence:
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3.1 The use of the coat of arms of the Republic is the exclusive right of state entities. The dimensions of the coat of arms of the Republic are indicative and expressed in the ratio 1:1.5.
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Art. 4 The shield placed in the center of the mantle bears the double-headed Albanian eagle (with raised wings and divided into 9 feathers for each wing) placed on a red and gold field.
323:"On the shape and dimensions of the national flag, for the carrying of the national anthem, the shape and dimensions of the coat of arms of the Republic of Albania and how to use them"
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The image of the coat of arms is found in various documents of the state archive and was once suspended at the main curtain wall in front of the rostrum of the national assembly.
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Art 18. He has the right to have his graven image or his arms appear on the coins, medals and stamps of the State as well as on any piece or object representing governmental power.
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and then finally, in 1888, to the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna. In recent years, the arms have been the subject of study by the museum's curator, Matthias Pfaffenbichler.
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Art. 18 State offices are obliged to place the State Coat of Arms on official documents, signs, seals and any other official item. The coat of arms in question is reproduced:
966:. The eagle's chest comes forth in a triangle-like posture, the minuscule eyes are rounded and there is a widening of the claws. The overall color scheme is lightly faded.
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The arms of the Kingdom of Albania were promulgated by royal decree nr. 141, dated 28 September 1939. Summarized in seven article paragraphs, they are described as follows:
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Gules within a bordure narrow Or, charged by a bicapitate eagle displayed Sable, in chief a helm adorned with rosettes upon which sits a goat's head erased Or dexter proper.
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Prototype of a future coat of arms of Albania, carved in wood, during the period in which the country was under the supervision of the AustroâHungarian Command (1916â1918).
856:, repeated three times. And the whole placed on a layer of red silk surrounded by fringes, woven of gold, decorated with ermine, crested by the Royal Crown of Savoy."
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3. The coat of arms of the Republic of Albania, when accompanied by the coat of arms of other states, is laid in the most visible place or in the same place with them.
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from 1969. A matching illustration of the emblem is featured on the cover page of the 1st issue, 27th annual edition, of the military magazine "10 Korriku" (1973).
1036:, having previously abolished the use of communist symbols as official representative symbols of the state, decided to adopt a new coat of arms of the Republic.
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The coat of arms is once more featured in the form of a diplomatic seal on a royal invitation letter addressed to captain N. Thomson, the brother of Lt. Colonel
1005:, in its afternoon session, voted to remove the communist emblem as the official symbol of the state including the removal of the star from the country's
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The coat of arms of the Republic is always placed in the center of the seal, with variable dimensions, depending on the data contained in the seal.
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842:, surrounded by his civil and military entourage, placed the «Constitutional Charter» into the hands of the President of the Ministerial Council,
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Clockwise: (3) Simplified model used in promotional pamphlets; (4) Lifelike model used in coins; (5) Generally accepted model in use since 1948
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Art. 5 The forms of the coat of arms with all the details specified in the previous articles 3 and 4 are shown in the attached model.
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minted in 1990. The only difference being the word MAJ which is printed as MAI, suggesting that it was likely reproduced in Italy.
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3. The geometric description of the seals, where the coat of arms of the Republic is used by state institutions, is as follows:
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In support of paragraph 2 of article 100 of the Constitution and paragraph 4 of article 8 of law no. 8926, dated 22.7.2002
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The helmet as an integral component in the coat of arms was instituted for the first time by the president of the republic
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The shapes of the emblem have undergone several changes over the decades and are explained in chronological order below:
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1404:"Speech of the King's in-law â Royal Court â Crown of Albania". No. 14. Perlindja e ShqipĂ«niĂ«s. 28 February 1914.
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We, the President of the Albanian Republic, vested by the will of the people with the sovereign powers of the state;
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196:, first mentioned in 1593 in the Ambras armory inventory and depicted in 1601/03 in the "Armamentarium Heroicum" of
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949:, the emblem was initially adopted on 14 March 1946. It was readopted with minor amendments on 28 December 1976.
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Dimensions of the coat of arms of the Republic as outlined by government decision no. 474, dated 10 July 2003.
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Perry, Carolyn (7 December 2020). "The Helmet and Sword of Skanderbeg in Vienna's Kunsthistorisches Museum".
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in its 1st issue of the 39th annual edition (956), dated 12 January 1983. The lifelike image was used in the
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The greater arms is used: in the great seal of the State, on solemn occasions and in monumental decorations.
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Article 95 of the Statute of the People's Republic of Albania (1946) describes the state emblem as follows:
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and established a parliamentary commission tasked with studying the proposal of a new emblem of the state.
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433:, so it was not perhaps surprising that he would want to include the arms of Skanderbeg in his collection.
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Art 7. The throne of the Albanian Principality is hereditary in the Family of Prince Gaillaume of Wied.
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Jezus Nazarenus /Principi Emathie /Regi Albaniae * Terrori Osmanorum * Regi Epirotarum * Benedictat Te
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325:, with the proposal of the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sports, the Council of Ministers decided:
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b) on stamps, documents and all other items only in black, smooth or in relief and in small form.
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In 1605, Ambras Castle was sold to the Austrian Emperor, and in 1806 the arms were transferred to
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388:â in documents and agreements of the Albanian state with foreign countries, based on reciprocity.
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ON THE METHOD OF USING THE COAT OF ARMS OF THE REPUBLIC AS WELL AS THE RAPPORT OF ITS DIMENSIONS
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The expanded usage of the coat of arms of the Republic is explained by decision no. 474 of the
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The approval and implementation of the Decree-law on the Coat of Arms and Flags of the State.
180:, documented in official use since 1458, as evidenced from a sealed document uncovered in the
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which propagated the inclusion of a new chapter titled "Flag, Coat of Arms and The Capital".
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The usage of the coat of arms of the Republic, is later included in the Official Ceremonial (
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Article 3 of the chapter, as read by the secretary of the assembly, stated the following:
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1185:"PĂR MĂNYRĂN E PĂRDORIMIT TĂ STEMĂS SĂ REPUBLIKĂS, SI DHE RAPORTIN E PĂRMASAVE TĂ SAJ"
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An illustration of the coat of arms was published for the first time in an article by
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The helmet displayed in this 1601 engraving work by Flemish artist Dominicus Custos.
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The emblem shown here was published by the nationally syndicated satire magazine
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Skanderbeg's helmet is mentioned, along with two swords, in the inventory of the
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A decree-law in reference to the new Coat of Arms of the State was published in
708:(Minister of Finances) and Musa Juka (Minister of Public Works and Agriculture).
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After several discussions and with no objections, the chairman of the assembly
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1666:"1992/Si u hoq ylli i kuq sovjetik nga flamuri kombëtar dhe stema shtetërore"
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208:, so mentioned in a letter sent to him from the duke, dated 15 October 1578.
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607:, dated 28 February 1914, gives an elaborate depiction of the coat of arms:
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Art. 5 This decree-law enters into force from the day of its promulgation.
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1393:. MĂŒnchen und Leipzig: Verlag Von Duncker & Humblot. pp. 174â175.
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took the microphone to announce that article 3 was approved unanimously.
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On the proposal of the Ministerial Council, no. 1272, dated 5 August 1929
636:. It bears the prince's coat of arms and that of the family of princess
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The Coat of Arms of the Albanian Republic was introduced by decree-law
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working tools of the state institution and in the working environments.
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1056:, dated 25.04.1991, Article 3: "§ Flag, Coat of Arms and The Capital"
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The design is further specified in articles VII and VIII of Law 8926:
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the center and above it is the crown of Skanderbeg in lead and gold.
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Under proposal was the amendment of law no. 7491, dated 25.04.1991,
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363:), approved by decision no. 229, dated 23 April 2004 which states:
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The coat of arms of the Republic is described in Article 14 of the
1233:"Për miratimin e Ceremonialit Zyrtar të Republikës së Shqipërisë"
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Chapter II, titled "The sovereign", in articles 7 and 18 states:
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142:
1572:"National Emblem of the People's Socialist Republic of Albania"
1160:"Shpata që iu dhurua Skënderbeut në Krishtlindjen e vitit 1466"
1032:
During the plenary session of 13 November 1992, members of the
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193:
605:"Speech of the King's in-law â Royal Court â Crown of Albania"
380:â at the entrance of state institutions, alongside their name;
624:(1914), issue no. 10, p. 387. The extract from german reads:
168:: Stema e Republikës së Shqipërisë) is an adaptation of the
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10 July 2003 (standardized by government decision nr. 474)
1252:"L'elmo e la spada di Giorgio Castriota detto Scanderbeg"
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The earliest usage of state symbols is prescribed in the
281:§ Article VII â Shapes and dimensions of the coat of arms
184:(fund: Miscellanea, vol. XXXIX, doc. 2398), addressed to
1137:"Një akt diplomatik dalur nga kancelaria e Skënderbeut"
1467:"Dekret-ligj "Mbi stemat e shtetit e flamurët zyrtar""
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b) a shield, in the center with a double-headed eagle
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The lesser arms is used by the state administration.
1535:. Milano: Casa Editrice Ravagnati. 1940. p. 26.
599:The official newspaper of the Albanian government,
89:28 November 1998 (by presidential decree nr. 2260)
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1324:Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans
377:3.2 The coat of arms of the Republic is placed:
1507:"Dekret-Ligj për Flamurin dhe Stemën e Shtetit"
1001:On 7 April 1992, the Assembly formed after the
680:"On the state coats of arms and official flags"
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1173:Neni 14, Kushtetuta e Republikës së Shqipërisë
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1386:
1298:Historia e popullit shqiptar në katër vëllime
403:
505:, also wore a helmet that had, according to
368:§ CHAPTER III â COAT OF ARMS OF THE REPUBLIC
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1301:(IV ed.). Botimet Toena. p. 806.
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1719:
1321:
291:§ Article VIII â Usage of the coat of arms
287:the shield have an aspect ratio of 1:1.5.
509:, a âtowering crest and ⊠goat's hornsâ.
386:â as a distinctive sign of state objects;
1663:
1417:"Die Geschichte des Wappen von Albanien"
712:Teki Selenica's encyclopedic guide book
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446:
407:
236:
1616:"Kartmonedha të emetuara në vitin 1947"
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1040:"On the Main Constitutional Provisions"
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1326:. Benediction Classics. p. 1008.
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218:
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783:a) on sign boards with all its colors
755:Art. 2 The coat of arms consists of:
603:, in its opening page article titled
384:â in the seals of state institutions;
1664:Dervishi, Kastriot (14 April 2019).
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1322:Plutarchus, Lucius Mestrius (2015).
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620:in the weekly illustrated newspaper
578:International Commission of Control
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345:shown in figure 3 of the appendix.
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2132:Sovereign Military Order of Malta
1250:Pfaffenbichler, Matthias (2015).
640:, both under the Albanian crown.
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1390:IllyrischâAlbanische Forschungen
1158:Koçi, Dorian (15 January 2019).
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838:On 3 June 1939, his Majesty the
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758:a) a mantle, with a crown on top
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1493:Shqipria më 1927 (e illustruar)
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1215:"VENDIM Nr.474, datë 10.7.2003"
704:(Minister of Foreign Affairs),
204:, acquired the helmet from the
172:and is based on the symbols of
1529:Annuario dell Regno di Albania
1445:. Botimet Toena. p. 114.
1387:von ThallĂłczy, Ludwig (1916).
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945:Designed by acclaimed painter
714:Shqipria më 1927, e illustruar
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978:500 L commemorative gold coin
747:, conventional for the time:
618:Eberhard Freiherr von Wechmar
263:
1547:"Stemat dhe Vulat e Shtetit"
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501:. The famed King of Epirus,
455:currently on display at the
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41:Coat of arms of the Republic
7:
2168:National emblems with birds
2153:National symbols of Albania
1703:. 2009. pp. 2163â2168.
1699:. 6 (in Albanian). Tirana:
1649:. 1 (in Albanian). Tirana:
1366:. Mediaprint. p. 130.
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751:§ Coat of arms of the State
497:by descent from his mother
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174:Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg
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1276:. Kunsthistorisches Museum
574:Organic Statute of Albania
404:Significance of the helmet
198:Jakob Schrenck von Notzing
18:
2163:Coats of arms with eagles
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1364:Flamuri i Kombit Shqiptar
1295:Anamali, Skënder (2008).
1237:Qendra e Botimeve Zyrtare
1219:Qendra e Botimeve Zyrtare
830:Great/lesser arms of the
776:§ Use of the Coat of arms
427:Giovanni Battista Fontana
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2147:Categories
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1873:Kazakhstan
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547:Great Arms
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453:Skanderbeg
394:Ministers.
213:Ahmet Zogu
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1888:Lithuania
800:ZOG d. v.
622:Die Woche
338:standard.
60:President
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2096:Guernsey
2043:Abkhazia
2013:Scotland
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1963:Slovakia
1938:Portugal
1796:Bulgaria
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1076:See also
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1034:Assembly
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688:DECREE:
507:Plutarch
499:Olympias
357:Albanian
166:Albanian
47:Versions
2003:England
1993:Ukraine
1943:Romania
1903:Moldova
1861:Ireland
1856:Iceland
1851:Hungary
1841:Germany
1836:Georgia
1826:Finland
1821:Estonia
1816:Denmark
1801:Croatia
1786:Belgium
1781:Belarus
1771:Austria
1766:Armenia
1761:Andorra
1756:Albania
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503:Pyrrhus
495:Epirote
479:Fraktur
86:Adopted
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1988:Turkey
1978:Sweden
1958:Serbia
1948:Russia
1933:Poland
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1908:Monaco
1878:Latvia
1846:Greece
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