Czechoslovak Church Priest's stole (vestment)

After its founadion, the Czechoslovak Church did not create a specific ceremonial clothing. Although it was designed by František Bílek, which was based on the concept of the worship garments of Old Testament. It took over and used the original Catholic liturgical garment. It was complemented with a chalice symbol. Special clothing was created for the first patriarch and founder of the Church, Karel Farský. The black tassel (made of waterproof material) was open at the top so that civilian clothing could be seen beneath it. It symbolized the dignity of the priestly service and, at the same time, the belonging to the members of the Church. The presented stole clearly symbolizes the connection of the Czechoslovak Church and the New State in the form of the Czechoslovak state emblem used on it, 1920s and 1930s.