Czechoslovakia, Republic. An Order of the White Lion, V Class Knight, by Karnet & Kysely, c.1935

(Řád Bílého lva). Instituted in 1922. Military Division. In silver with red, silver, blue and black enamels, hallmarked with a goat's head above the number "3", marked with a "c" and maker marked "KK" (Karnet & Kysely of Prague) on the ring, measuring 44 mm (w) x 63.2 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath of linden leaves and crossed swords suspension, repair evident in the red enamels on two arms on the obverse, scattered frosting wear, on its original ribbon with hook and eye, fine.

Footnote: The Order of the White Lion was created as an award for merit by Czechoslovakia for foreign citizens. The Order was established in two divisions, Civil (with two crossed palms above the badge) and Military (with two crossed swords above the badge); in five classes: I Class with collar, I Class Grand Cross, II Class Grand Officer, III Class Commander, IV Class Officer and V Class Knight, along with a I Class Gold Medal and II Class Silver Medal.