The Order of the White Lion is the highest order of the Czech Republic. It continues a Czechoslovak order of the same name created in 1922 as an award for foreigners. It was inspired by the Czech Nobility Cross created in 1814 by the Emperor and King Francis II and awarded to 37 Bohemian noblemen.
Collar of the Order of the White Lion
The collar of the Order of the White Lion awarded between 1921 and 1961
The collar of the Order of the White Lion awarded to Lech Kaczynski, the President of the Republic of Poland
President of the Czech Republic
The president of the Czech Republic, officially the President of the Republic, is the head of state of the Czech Republic and the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the Czech Republic.
President of the Czech Republic
Entrance to the residence of the President of the Czech Republic, Prague Castle.