Vienna Museum updates information: Skanderbeg is defined as Albanian leader after petition by Dulević and Peçi

Vienna, 25 November 2025 – An important development has taken place at the Vienna Art History Museum (KHM), where the helmet and sword of Gjergj Kastrioti – Skanderbeg are now accompanied by a full historical description that clearly defines his identity, origins and role as an Albanian leader. This change comes just two months after a petition initiated by engineer Azmer Dulević and journalist Ermal Peçi requested the correction of missing information about the figure of the national hero.

From the absence of any reference to complete identification

The photograph dated September 18, 2025, taken at the museum, shows that the label next to Skanderbeg's helmet contained only the name of the object:
"Skanderbeg-Helm / Helmet of Skanderbeg",
without any explanation of its origin, role or historical significance.

In contrast, the photo dated November 25, 2025 shows that the museum has installed a new detailed board, where Skanderbeg is presented with all the main identifying elements:
• A complete description of his life and activities
• Definition as an Albanian leader
• Explanation of his role in the resistance to the Ottoman Empire
• Interpretation of the famous helmet inscription

This marks the first time that the Vienna Museum has so clearly articulated Skanderbeg's identity as an Albanian figure and leader with royal titles known in the medieval tradition.

The petition that brought about change

The petition launched by Dulević and Peçi demanded that the museum correct the information gap and establish an accurate historical description. According to the initiators, the lack of reference to Skanderbeg's Albanian origin was not only unfair, but also harmful to the historical narrative.

After hundreds of signatures were collected and the attention generated in the media, the museum has reacted by reviewing the exhibition material.

A symbolic victory for Albanian history.

This important news could serve as a precedent for many other European institutions that hold objects related to Albanian history, increasing the pressure for correct and professional representation.

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