Slovakia, Republic. A Hlinka Guard Armband C.1940 Archive around dual bands of carmine

around dual bands of carmine threaded piping

clearly marked "G AI Mg Si" below maker marks (indication of an alloy composition of Aluminum

he calmly directed the fire of his squad and that of a nearby tank on four enemy stone and concrete emplacements

lug holes on the left side where the Beret Badge once resided

Slovakia, Republic. A Hlinka Guard Armband C.1940 Archive around dual bands of carmineInsignia composed of a red cotton cross on a white cotton circle, the insignia sewn in place on the front panel of the steel blue cotton base, stamping in black ink overlying the insignia on one side, additional royal blue panel stitched in place on the reverse to extend the length of the armband, measuring 225 mm (w) x 97 mm (h), lightly soiled, very fine. Footnote: The Hlinka Guard (HG) was the militia maintained by the Slovak People's Party in the