Czechoslovakia, Republic. An Order Of The White Lion, Iii Class Commander

(Řád bílého lva). Instituted in 1922. Civil Division. In silver gilt with red, blue and black enamels, presenting a five armed red enamelled cross with ball finials and a silver gilt leaf in each quadrant, the obverse presents a rampant lion, the reverse presents a different Czechoslovakian symbol on each arm in multicoloured enamels and the inscription CSR in the center with a silver surrounding ring inscribed PRAVDA VITEZI, surmounted by a wreath with crossed palms denoting civil division, measures 59.3mm (w) x 83.0mm (h), weighs 64.1 grams, scattered gilt wear, intact enamels, in near extremely fine condition.

Contained in its original case of issue, red leatherette exterior with rampant lion on the obverse, the interior is marked with the makers name KARNET & KYSELY PRAHA XI., blue velvet recessed medal bed, hinge and clasp functional, light wear, in extremely fine condition.