Czechoslovakia, I Republic. An Order Of The White Lion, Iv Class Officer, Civil Division, C.1935 Newly Listed In early 1940 he was

In early 1940 he was involved in the formation of the 5th SS Pionier (Sapper) Battalion 5 in the newly formed division “Wiking”

and British Empire Service League

He was described as "one of the best amateur riders ever produced in this country

Solid construction badge

Czechoslovakia, I Republic. An Order Of The White Lion, Iv Class Officer, Civil Division, C.1935 Newly Listed In early 1940 he was(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