Slovakia, I Republic. A Hlinka Guard Dagger United Republic of 48 mm x 38

48 mm x 38

with ornate pin & two catches

while the reverse features a black-and-white photograph of a gunsmith’s workshop

with both prongs visible on the reverse

with its full length correct replacement ribbon

Slovakia, I Republic. A Hlinka Guard Dagger United Republic of 48 mm x 38A 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