Order of the White Lion, Military Division, II Class

SKU: 01.CZE.0108.204.01

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Attributes

country

Czechoslovakia
date of institution

December 7, 1922
remarks

One known manufacturer of this Order is Zukov from Prague. The II Class grade is identical in size and composition to the III Class grade. The main difference between the two grades is the association of a Breast Star with the II Class grade.

History

This Order was originally founded during the Czechoslovak Republic (1918-1948) as an award to recognize meritorious actions that benefited Czechoslovakia by foreign citizens, and was later expanded to also include Czechoslovakian citizens.

It continued to be awarded from 1961 until the dissolution of Czechoslovakia on January 1, 1993. From 1989-1993, it was only awarded to foreign citizens and groups for significant meritorious contributions to Czechoslovakia.

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.

See the Order of the White Lion in Orders of the Czechoslovak Republic (1918-1948) for more information.