Slovakia, I Republic. A Hlinka Guard Dagger Auction hallmarked on the inside of

hallmarked on the inside of the shank with “825”

designer marked "T

223 (Fighter) Group (May 1

with a finely enameled background displaying the colors of Spain

small spots of chipping are evident to the painting

Slovakia, I Republic. A Hlinka Guard Dagger Auction hallmarked on the inside ofA 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