Order of the White Lion, Civil Division, Collar

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SKU: 01.CZE.0102.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$35000 USD

  • I Class with Collar (Civil Division) Reverse

Estimated market value:

$35000 USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Czechoslovakia
  • Composition
    Silver gilt/Enamelled
  • Inscription
    Obv: CSR Rev: PRAVDA VITEZI CSR
  • Image Licensing
    The image of the I Class with Collar (Civil Division) is attributed to Matejpavel1 and Wikipedia at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:B%C3%ADl%C3%BD_lev.jpg through the release of the work into the public domain by the source and under the Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication.

History


The Order was officially known as the Czechoslovak Order of the White Lion from 1922-1990.

It was originally founded as an award to recognize meritorious actions that benefited Czechoslovakia by foreign citizens, and was later expanded to also include Czechoslovakian citizens.

The Order awards were awarded within two divisions, the Military Division and the Civil Division.

The Civil Division awards feature a pair of crossed palms within the wreath suspension.

The Military Division awards feature a pair of crossed swords within the wreath suspension.

The awards conferred after World War II feature a de-crowned lion on the obverse medallion.

The Order was designed by Spink & Son, London.

The I Class with Collar was added as an Order grade in 1924, and it was only conferred upon Heads of State.

The Collar itself may be awarded separately from the I Class badge.

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