Slovakia, I Republic. A Hlinka Guard Dagger GTRexclude part of the larger Battle

part of the larger Battle of the Somme

stain evident on the medal bed

Canada: Eagle and wreathing in silver gilt

The thin brown leather washer remains almost fully intact and attached to the dagger

he made Lieutenant General in mid 1943 and was awarded the Knight’s Cross on August 22

Slovakia, I Republic. A Hlinka Guard Dagger GTRexclude part of the larger BattleA 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