Czechoslovakia, I Republic. An Order Of The White Lion, Officer Case, C.1935 Hold within a pair of crossed

within a pair of crossed swords

a late-war example in fair condition

clutching a sword and sceptre

The first postcard illustrates a standing Lieutenant Immelmann

slight loss of the gilding but otherwise near extremely fine condition

Czechoslovakia, I Republic. An Order Of The White Lion, Officer Case, C.1935 Hold within a pair of crossedFootnote: 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