#918 - 5¢ Albania FDC

Albania was one of the first countries overrun by the Axis powers when Italy took control on April 7, 1939. During the occupation, Albania was governed by a policy of forced Italianization. Italian was promoted as the language used in schools and Italians were encouraged to colonize Albania. Scott 918 Albania Flag. Cover cachet design may vary from illustration but will have the official first day of issue cancel.