Order of the White Lion, Civil Division, II Class Grand Officer Star
CATEGORY: Version
SKU: 01.CZE.0102.105.01.000
Estimated market value:
Estimated market value:
star of the order, consisting of a large solid multi rayed base in silver, centre presenting a silver crowned Czech lion with Motto surround PRAVDA VÍTĚZÍ (Truth Prevails) on a red enameled background, reverse presenting makers cartouche of Karnet Kysely, hallmarked on pin KK, dual stays and pin assembly, measuring 87.2 mm (w) x 87 mm (h), toned silver, extremely fine.
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 II Class Breast Star is also known as the Grand Officer Breast Star. It is the same between the Military and Civil Divisions.
Comments
Sign in to comment and reply.
COMMUNITY
ACCOUNT
Scroll Top
