The "Honour of the Nation" Decoration ( sq, Dekorata "Nderi i Kombit") is the highest decoration to be given in
Albania
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, among the
Civil awards and decorations of Albania
Orders, decorations and medals of Albania are state decorations regulated and bestowed by the Republic of Albania.
History
The first decoration to be given in modern Albania is considered to be the Order of the Black Eagle, which was granted by th ...
, and was instituted by special law No. 8113, of 28 March 1996, entitled ''Për dekoratat në Republikën e Shqipërisë'' ( en, On decorations in the Republic of Albania), later amended by law No. 112/2013 ''Për dekoratat, titujt e nderit, medaljet dhe titujt vendorë të nderit në Republikën e Shqipërisë'' ( en, On decorations, honorific titles, medals and other titles in the Republic of Albania).
This award is granted to
Albania
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n citizens or
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s, who by their acts and good name contribute to honouring the Albanian nation, inside and outside of the country. The proposal might come from the President of the Republic himself, but also from the institutions included and foreseen in the Rules of Procedures about medals and by Speaker of the Assembly, Prime Minister independent institutions according to the respective field.
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Albania national football team
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Zenel Gjoleka
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See also
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Orders, decorations and medals of Albania
Orders, decorations and medals of Albania are state decorations regulated and bestowed by the Republic of Albania.
History
The first decoration to be given in modern Albania is considered to be the Order of the Black Eagle, which was granted by th ...
President of Albania
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