The reverse or the Star is also red enameled, with the coat of arms of the former parts of Czechoslovakia (Bohemia, Moravia, Silesia, Slovakia and Carpathian Ruthenia).

Subsequent to World War II, the Order of the White Lion became an award to those who had helped liberate Czechoslovakia from occupation by Nazi Germany.

Following the surrender of Germany in May 1945, a large number of foreign bestowals were made by presenting the Order of the White Lion to senior officers of the Allied militaries.

Dwight D. Eisenhower, George S. Patton and John L. Pierce are three Americans who received the Military Order of the White Lion after the close of World War II.

The supreme grade of the Order of the White Lion, the first class accompanied by a gold neck chain may only be awarded to Heads of State.

By law, the President is entitled to the first class insignia including the chain; after leaving the office, it may be conferred upon him for life by a joint resolution of the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate.