Czechoslovakia, Republic. An Order of the White Lion, IV Class Officer by Karnet & Kysely, in Case Archive (Verdienstkreuz)

(Verdienstkreuz)

Naming on the IGSM is officially impressed

white cardboard insert placed within the base and incorporating a recessed medal bed in black felt

the buckle held firmly in place on the right end by two large snap closures where the belt wraps around to the reverse

Czechoslovakia, Republic. An Order of the White Lion, IV Class Officer by Karnet & Kysely, in Case Archive (Verdienstkreuz)(d Blho lva). Instituted in 1922. Civil Division. Multi piece construction, in silver gilt with red, blue and black enamels, hallmarked with the Slovak arms and fronted by a "3" (900 silver, the hallmark used between 1929 and 1942), marked "900" (silver) and maker marked "KK" (Karnet & Kysel of Prague) on the ring, measuring 44. 8 mm (w) x 64. 4 mm (h) inclusive of its crossed palms and wreath suspension, weighs 31. 72 grams, worn on original ribbon