Slovakia, I Republic. A Hlinka Guard Dagger United Republic of V Class with two stripes

V Class with two stripes on the ribbon

itself featuring a hooked quillon

the town of Säckingen in the background

with both prongs visible on the reverse

Slovakia, I Republic. A Hlinka Guard Dagger United Republic of V Class with two stripesA 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