Slovakia, I Republic. A Model 1939 Hlinka Guard Dagger Hold 10 - Sanctuary Wood

10 - Sanctuary Wood

Chapman felt that a tribute to McCrae and the fallen soldiers of the war was in order

the cross on the crown having been lost to time

ornate locking clip and chain attached to the hanger

center applique in Gold and enamel

Slovakia, I Republic. A Model 1939 Hlinka Guard Dagger Hold 10 - Sanctuary WoodA 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,