Slovakia, Republic. A Auxiliary Service To The Hlinka Guard Armband, C.1942 Hold reverse inscribed "Erinnerung 1878" within

reverse inscribed "Erinnerung 1878" within an open-ended wreath of oak leaves

This is a very unique and well preserved cuff title that once belonged to a trainee of the School of Non-Commissioned Officers

he described the harrowing circumstances: "After hiding in the mountains for a day and a half

It is currently conferred upon nationals and foreigners in recognition of outstanding diplomatic services and contributions to foster international relationships with Panama

Slovakia, Republic. A Auxiliary Service To The Hlinka Guard Armband, C.1942 Hold reverse inscribed "Erinnerung 1878" withinIn white cotton, screen printed in black ink "Pomocn sluba" (Auxiliary Service) on the front panel, the text flanked by official Slovak stamps in blue ink on either side, the ends not sewn together, measuring 430 mm (w) x 82 mm (h), lightly soiled, near extremely fine.