Czechoslovakia, Republic. An Order of the White Lion, Grand Cross by Karney Kysely Newly Listed The body of the anchor

The body of the anchor is embroidered in yellow wool threading and outlined in a salmon-coloured wool threading

A WWI South African Infantry Corps Cap Badge - Bronze

He eventually did get to France

marked “800” for silver content and

Czechoslovakia, Republic. An Order of the White Lion, Grand Cross by Karney Kysely Newly Listed The body of the anchor(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,