Current form Albanian Army Marshal of Albania Zogu Conscription 18 month Founded 1928 Minister of defense Zog I of Albania | Disbanded 1939 Military age 18 - 50 Headquarters Tirana Commander in chief Zog I of Albania | |
Generals Xhemal Aranitasi
Gustav von Myrdacz Ranks Ranks of the Royal Albanian Army, Ranks of the Royal Albanian Army (1936–1939) Service branches Royal Infantry of Albania, Royal Artillery Similar Albanian Land Force, Albanian Naval Force, Albanian Armed Forces, Albanian Air Force, Royal Italian Army |
The Royal Albanian Army (Albanian: Ushtria Mbretërore Shqiptare) was the army of Albanian Kingdom and King Zogu from 1928 until 1939. Its commander-in-chief was King Zog; its commander General Xhemal Aranitasi; its Chief of Staff was General Gustav von Myrdacz. The army was mainly financed by Italy during period 1936–39.
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Ranks
There were two rank systems, the first was replaced in 1936. The new ranks were used until 1939.
Artillery
Machineguns
Guns
Pistols
Army
Navy
Air Force
Gendarmerie
References
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