Slovakia, I Republic. A Hlinka Guard Dagger Auction (Heimwehr Steiermark Abzeichen)

(Heimwehr Steiermark Abzeichen)

hallmarked on the inside of the shank with “825”

designer marked "T

small spots of chipping are evident to the painting

223 (Fighter) Group (May 1

Slovakia, I Republic. A Hlinka Guard Dagger Auction (Heimwehr Steiermark Abzeichen)A 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