Czechoslovakia, Republic. An Order of the White Lion, IV Class Officer by Karnet & Kysely, in Case Hold Footnote: The medal was awarded

Footnote: The medal was awarded to officers and enlisted men of the National Guard who served on the Mexican Border

later becoming a Captain in 1912

Cross in bronze gilt with red enamels

inscribed "10

Czechoslovakia, Republic. An Order of the White Lion, IV Class Officer by Karnet & Kysely, in Case Hold Footnote: The medal was awarded(d Blho lva). Instituted in 1922. Civil Division. 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 44. 8 mm (w) x 64. 4 mm (h) inclusive of its crossed palms and wreath suspension, weighs 31. 72 grams, worn on original ribbon