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-70%Original Slovakian WWII M39 Hlinka Guard Dagger with Scabbard - Slovak SS—
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Original Item. Only One Available. This is a great example of an extremely scarce WWII Slovakian Hlinka Guard Dagger. The Hlinka Guard has often been called the “Slovak SS” due to having been trained by the German SS to provide internal military police duties in Slovakia. This was a very small group, roughly 3500 men, making this a scarce example.
This example is in overall fair condition, with some sharpening on the blade and heavy wear across the hilt and scabbard. There is also some oxidation at the ricasso. The dagger features a carbon steel blade with a wide central fuller running the majority of the length of each side of the blade. The number “70” is stamped onto the obverse ricasso.
The blade sits securely within a multi-piece hilt with a gilded bronze crossguard, the obverse of which is stamped with initials “HG” (“Hlinkova garda/Hlinka Guard). The handle is composed of a single piece of lacquered dark brown wood. It is completed with a gilded bronze pommel which takes the form of a minimalist eagle’s head with a hooked beak which, in combination with the curved handle and hooked crossguard, provides a secure and comfortable grip. There is some heavy wear to the entire hilt with some finish loss to the grip.Â
The dagger is accompanied by its original scabbard, constructed of a black painted magnetic metal shaft. Bronze fixtures are secured to both the tip and throat, with a loop emanating from the latter for the accommodation of a hanger. There is very heavy loss to the black paint on the body of the scabbard.
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This is an unbelievably scarce dagger, ready for further research and display.
Specifications:
Blade Length: 8 ⅝”
Overall length: 13 ⅝”
Crossguard: 3”
Scabbard Length: 9 ⅝”
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
Original Item. Only One Available. This is a great example of an extremely scarce WWII Slovakian Hlinka Guard Dagger. The Hlinka Guard has often been called the “Slovak SS” due to having been trained by the German SS to provide internal military police duties in Slovakia. This was a very small group, roughly 3500 men, making this a scarce example.
This example is in overall fair condition, with some sharpening on the blade and heavy wear across the hilt and scabbard. There is also some oxidation at the ricasso. The dagger features a carbon steel blade with a wide central fuller running the majority of the length of each side of the blade. The number “70” is stamped onto the obverse ricasso.
The blade sits securely within a multi-piece hilt with a gilded bronze crossguard, the obverse of which is stamped with initials “HG” (“Hlinkova garda/Hlinka Guard). The handle is composed of a single piece of lacquered dark brown wood. It is completed with a gilded bronze pommel which takes the form of a minimalist eagle’s head with a hooked beak which, in combination with the curved handle and hooked crossguard, provides a secure and comfortable grip. There is some heavy wear to the entire hilt with some finish loss to the grip.Â
The dagger is accompanied by its original scabbard, constructed of a black painted magnetic metal shaft. Bronze fixtures are secured to both the tip and throat, with a loop emanating from the latter for the accommodation of a hanger. There is very heavy loss to the black paint on the body of the scabbard.
Â
This is an unbelievably scarce dagger, ready for further research and display.
Specifications:
Blade Length: 8 ⅝”
Overall length: 13 ⅝”
Crossguard: 3”
Scabbard Length: 9 ⅝”
