Slovakia, I Republic. A Hlinka Guard Dagger United Republic of clasp AFGHANISTAN N

clasp AFGHANISTAN N

measuring 76 mm (w) x 50 mm (h)

incorporating a decorative moiré pattern

and backed by a full wreath of oak leaves

measuring 105 mm (w) x 13 mm (h))

Slovakia, I Republic. A Hlinka Guard Dagger United Republic of clasp AFGHANISTAN NA well preserved Hlinka Guard dagger, measuring 370 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 220 mm long magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip, sharpened edges, and with fullers running the length of each side. The obverse ricasso is marked with a partially legible number of what appears to be 72. The blade sits securely within a curved bronze crossguard, stamped on the obverse with a mark of HG. A single piece of polished