A Czechoslovakian Order of the White Lion; 1st Class Grand Cross Set
Czechoslovakia; A Desirable and sought after award in silver gilt with red, silver, blue and black enamels, dual hallmarked and maker marked "KK" (Karnet & Kysely of Prague) on the ring, measuring 65.2 mm x 91.5 mm inclusive of its wreath of linden leaves and crossed palms suspension, on a fine full-length original sash together with an impressive breast star in silver with red enamels, hallmarked, maker marked "KK" (Karnet & Kysely of Prague) and marked "900" (silver) on the pin, maker marked "KARNET KYSELY PRAHA" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 89.2 mm x 89.5 mm, vertical pinback, flanked by dual prongs. Grand cross exhibits chipping in the red enamels on two arms on the reverse, along with scuffing overall, the enamels on the Breast Star intact. Near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, marked with the Czechoslovak coat-of-arms on the lid, maker marked "KARNET KYSELY PRAHA" on the inside lid, raised platform with two recessed medal beds, light scuffing and wear on the exterior, with a contact mark on the framework on the lid, along with peeling and loss in the fabric on the right side near the bottom, case fine.

