Czechoslovakia, Republic. An Order of the White lion, I Class Cross Set, by Karnet and Kysely
(Řád Bílého lva). Institution Date 1922. Consisting of a sash badge in silver gilt, featuring a five armed Repeated Point style cross with red enamels and ball finials, gilt leaflets in each quadrant, obverse centre presenting a large silver crowned Czech lion with national crest, reverse centre with motto PRAVDA VÍTĚZÍ (Truth Prevails), coat of arms of the former parts of Czechoslovakia on each arm (Bohemia, Moravia, Silesia, Slovakia and Carpathian Ruthenia), with hollow leaflet suspension, hallmarked on ring 900 for silver content, maker marked KK (for Karnet Kysely), measuring 65.9mm (w) x 94.8mm (h - inclusive of suspension with integral ring), weighs 65.5 grams, suspension shows signs of being repaired at ball/wreath suspension, finely toned silver, minor enamel contact and loss on 12 o’clock arm (both obverse and reverse), on original silk sash, worn, fine condition overall. Accompanied by the star of the order, consisting of a large solid multiple ray base in silver, obverse centre presenting a silver crowned Czech lion with Motto surround PRAVDA VÍTĚZÍ (Truth Prevails) on a red enamelled field, reverse with dual stays and principle pin assembly, centre makers cartouche of Karnet Kysely, hallmarked on pin with 900 for silver content, marked KK (for Karnet Kysely), measuring 87.5 mm (w) x 88.0 mm (h), dark patina, enamels intact, extremely fine.

