Czechoslovakia, Republic. An Order of the White Lion, Grand Cross by Karney Kysely Buy Now The Purple Heart forwarding letter

The Purple Heart forwarding letter from the Commander-in-Chief

measuring 40 mm (w) x 480 mm (l)

Constructed of green cotton twill

Above the title somebody has written “Feindpropaganda

the original recommendation stating: "For bravery and devotion to duty during operations of 6-7 November 1917

Czechoslovakia, Republic. An Order of the White Lion, Grand Cross by Karney Kysely Buy Now The Purple Heart forwarding letter(d Blho lva). Institution Date 1922. Crowned Lions. 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 VTZ (Truth Prevails) on a red enameled field, reverse with dual stays and principle pin assembly, centre makers cartouche of Karnet Kysely, hallmarked on pin KK for Karnet Kysely, measuring 87. 6 mm (w) x 87. 5 mm (h), very dark patina,