The territory of Albania had gained independence from the Turks as a result of the Balkan Wars. The political situation remained unstable with three main factions claiming power. During the war control shifted as Serbian, Italian and Austrian forces and advisors controlled various parts of the country. Serious fighting occurred between different Albanian factions but they also fought with Greeks in the south and Serbians as they advanced on Triana in 1920.

The Italians formed the Albanian Legion in 1916. it consisted of two battalions plus some irregular volunteers in scouting detachments. Their uniform consisted of and Italian style uniforms but it had replaced the cap with a white Albanian style skull cap.

The uniform of the Independent Albania forces in 1914-16 was light blue tunic and trousers with black equipment (belts0 and a black short fur cap.

World War I Unique and Forgotten Units and Their Uniforms

Introduction
Portuguese: Flanders/Africa
Russian Expeditionary Force to France
Greek Forces on the Salonica Front
Albania and the Albanian Legion
The Three Czech Legions
Polish Legions in Russia and France
Canadian New Foundland Regiment
Singapore Mutiny 1915
British Operation in Somaliland
Pershing in Mexico: Battle of Carrizal
Persia and the Cossack Brigade
Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps
Italian Eritean Askaris
South African Revolt and Commonwealth Units