Albania Republic Order For Distinguished Defense Service III Class 1968

Bronze 36 mm.; Enameled; with original ribbon; The Order was instituted sometime after 1968, in 3 Classes and 1 medal. It was awarded to officers, warrant officers, and active duty soldiers, students in military school, as well as reservists, police, military units and detachments of the Armed Forces for distinctive merit and distinguished effectiveness related to the enhancement of the defense capabilities of the nation.