National Flag Decoration
The National Flag Decoration (Albanian: Dekorata e Flamurit Kombëtar) is one of the highest decorations to be given in Albania, among the Civil awards and decorations of Albania, and was instituted by special law Nr.8113, of 28 March 1996.[2] This award is granted to Albanians or foreigners for extraordinary contributions for the sublimation of the Albanian nation and Albania.Mostly the proposer of this Order is the President of the Republic through his own initiative.It could also be the Speaker of Assembly or the Prime Minister.[3] Recipients:[4]
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