All the buttons appear to have their original stitching
missing its centrepiece
within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt institution date of “DEN 18 OCTOBER 1861”
It was their first major offensive operation and one that survivors would not soon forget
It is stamped in his papers that he had been at the Discharge Depot in Quebec City
Czechoslovakia, Iii Republic. A Military Order Of The White Lion, Ii Class Star, By Karnet & Kysely, C.1945 Hold All the buttons appear to(Ceskoslovensk vojensk rd Bilho lva "Za vtezstv"). Instituted on February 9, 1945. World War II Issued. An exceptional multi rayed eight pointed star in silver, obverse medallion featuring a superimposed central silver heraldic lion, on an enameled red background, surrounded by an enameled blue border inscribed "Za vtezstv" (For Victory), along with two crossed swords also in silver, reverse with principal pin assembly, marked by Czechoslovakian