Slovakia, I Republic. A Model 1939 Hlinka Guard Dagger GTRexclude measuring 80 mm (w) x

measuring 80 mm (w) x 158 mm (h) x 30

the reverse bearing a central inscription of “FÜR KRIEGS-VERDIENST” (“FOR WAR SERVICE”)

Eckert joined the Cadre Company of Grenadier Replacement and Training Battalion 213

and that he "has always felt nervous and startles easily"

the exterior with soiling present at either end but without interruption in the fabric

Slovakia, I Republic. A Model 1939 Hlinka Guard Dagger GTRexclude measuring 80 mm (w) xA well preserved Model 1939 Hlinka Guard dagger, measuring 36. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 22 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and edges, and with a wide central fuller running the majority of the length of each side of the blade. What appears to be a number 72 is stamped onto the obverse ricasso. The blade sits securely within a multi piece hilt with a gilded bronze crossguard,