Slovakia, I Republic. A Hlinka Guard Dagger Auction Wireless Telegraphist (royal blue insignia

Wireless Telegraphist (royal blue insignia with black threading

(Heimwehr Steiermark Abzeichen)

mounted on the blue wool Waffenfarbe base (indicating Medical units)

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 Wireless Telegraphist (royal blue insigniaA 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