Czechoslovakia, First Republic. An Order Of The White Lion, I Class Grand Cross, By Karnet Kysely, C.1935 GTRexclude measuring 60 mm (w) x

measuring 60 mm (w) x 85 mm (h)

Blade is constructed of die forged steel

it was noted that "This officer admitted to Hospital in fainting attack

Although not official these company "On War Service" badges were tolerated by the War Office

one is bronze gilt

Czechoslovakia, First Republic. An Order Of The White Lion, I Class Grand Cross, By Karnet Kysely, C.1935 GTRexclude measuring 60 mm (w) x(d Blho lva). Institution Date 1922. Crowned Lions. Consisting of a sash badge in silver gilt, featuring a five armed Repeated Point style cross with red enamels and ball finials, gilt leaflets in each quadrant, obverse centre presenting a large silver crowned Czech lion with national crest, reverse centre with motto PRAVDA VTZ (Truth Prevails), coat of arms of the former parts of Czechoslovakia on each arm (Bohemia, Moravia, Silesia, Slovakia and