Czechoslovakia, First Republic. An Order Of The White Lion, I Class Grand Cross, By Karnet Kysely, C.1935 Auction with institution date surround

with institution date surround

since only approximately 1

measuring 39 mm (w) x 55 mm (l)

and demonstrating moderate wear on the interior

the arms framed by a ribbon banner inscribed "HONI SOIT QVI MAL Y PENSE" (May He Be Shamed Who Thinks Badly Of It)

Czechoslovakia, First Republic. An Order Of The White Lion, I Class Grand Cross, By Karnet Kysely, C.1935 Auction with institution date surround(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