Czechoslovakia, Order of Jan Zizka of Troknov (Velitelský řád Jana Žižky z Trocnova), First Class, breast star, in silver-gilt, reverse with three stamps K (for Kremnica) 937 and pozlaceno (gold plated), 67mm, with screw-back suspension, extremely fine and very rare The Order of Jan Zizka of Troknov was founded on 14 June 1946 as an award to leading Czech and allied personnel for bravery and leadership during the Second World War leading to the liberation of Czechoslovakia. It was awarded in 3 classes, the First a silver-gilt star, the Second a silver star, and the Third Class came as a silver medal. The First and Second classes were awarded very sparingly, amongst recipients of the First Class were Edward Benes, Klement Gottwald and Antonin Zapotocky and the following Czech units, the 1st and 3rd Infantry, 51st Rifle Regiment and the 7th Tank Regiment. The award was abolished on 31 December 1992.Jan zizka was the leader of the Moravian forces who sought to avenge the death of the Czech reformer Jan Hus at the Council of Constance in 1415.

Estimate: GBP 800 - 1200