Albanian Delegation Departed for Italy to Retrieve Crown
A delegation of 48 Albanians, led by Xhafer Ypi and Prime Minister Shefqet Vërlaci, departed for Italy on April 14th, 1939, following a resolution of the April 12th Assembly. The mission’s objective was to secure the Albanian crown, which had been transferred to Italy. The delegation comprised a diverse group of 42 individuals initially, later augmented by six more, reflecting a mix of motivations.
Participants included political figures such as signatories of independence, former ministers, former deputies, and former prefects. Notably, the son-in-law of Ahmet Zogu, Dervish Biçakçiu, was also part of the group. The undertaking was driven by both fervent support and apprehension surrounding the political climate at the time.
This action followed a significant political maneuver by the Albanian political class. Subsequently, on October 22nd, 1943, the National Congress reversed the resolutions of the April 12th Assembly, 1939. One member of the initial delegation, Faik She, was involved in this later development.
The entire operation centered around the retrieval of the Albanian crown from Italy.
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It’s a significant step for Albania to pursue the return of its national symbol.
What was the specific reason the crown was in Italy?