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Vintage Albanian Motherhood Medal – Socialist Era – Decorative Bow Suspension
An interesting vintage Albanian Motherhood Medal associated with the socialist period of Albania. This distinctive decoration features a gold/bronze-tone finish and an unusual decorative metal bow suspension, making it a notable addition to collections of Albanian historical awards and Eastern European memorabilia.
The Motherhood Medal represents the social history of Albania and the recognition of motherhood and child-rearing within the country's former state awards system.
ITEM DETAILS
- Country: Albania
- Award: Motherhood Medal
- Historical context: Socialist-era Albania
- Period: Exact manufacturing date unconfirmed
- Type: Civil decoration / motherhood award
- Material: Appears to be bronze or base metal; composition unverified
- Finish: Gold/bronze-tone
- Suspension: Decorative metal bow
- Ribbon: As shown in the photographs
- Condition: Used vintage condition
- Quantity: One medal
DESIGN & COLLECTOR INTEREST
The distinctive bow-shaped suspension gives this medal a recognisable appearance compared with many conventional medal designs.
It is suitable for collectors interested in:
- Albanian medals and decorations
- Albanian Motherhood Medals
- Socialist and communist-era memorabilia
- People's Republic of Albania collectibles
- Women's awards and civil decorations
- Balkan history and historical medals
- Eastern European orders and decorations
- Vintage European awards and memorabilia
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
Motherhood awards form part of the broader history of state recognition for family life and child-rearing. In socialist Albania, such decorations reflected the state's social policies and its public recognition of motherhood.
This piece offers an interesting collecting opportunity for anyone documenting Albania's former political system, civil awards and everyday historical material culture.
The precise issue date and model should be verified before assigning a specific year or production period to this example.
CONDITION
Used vintage condition, with age-related patina, surface wear and possible discolouration.
The medal and decorative bow may show signs of handling, oxidation or finish loss consistent with an older collectible.
Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition, construction, suspension and surface details. The photographs form an integral part of the description.
SHIPPING
The medal will be carefully packaged for international shipment. Tracked shipping will be provided according to the options selected at checkout.
The exact item pictured is the item you will receive. Sold as pictured.
