Czechoslovakia, I Republic. An Order Of The White Lion, Iv Class Officer, Civil Division, C.1935 Auction presenting a faint rectangular ink

presenting a faint rectangular ink stamp that reads E

a broad red enameled ring inscribed “ALTIOR ADVERSIS” (Against all Odds) in silver gilt

Merkel August F

the raised lip with two recessed places with which to rest a cigarette

11 in 1915

Czechoslovakia, I Republic. An Order Of The White Lion, Iv Class Officer, Civil Division, C.1935 Auction presenting a faint rectangular ink(d Blho lva). Instituted in 1922. 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 43. 8 mm (w) x 64 mm (h) inclusive of its crossed palms and wreath suspension, intact enamels, light contact, large rosette on its original