Czechoslovakia, Republic. An Order of the White Lion, Grand Cross by Karney Kysely Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic as documented in a Medical

as documented in a Medical Report

to celebrate the centenary of the event

author of “Austrian Orders and Decorations” and decoration specialist at Dorotheum

were awarded the Medal of Honor for their work during the rescue and subsequent salvage

Czechoslovakia, Republic. An Order of the White Lion, Grand Cross by Karney Kysely Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic as documented in a Medical(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,