Slovakia, Republic. A Hlinka Guard Armband C.1940 Archive The third postcard illustrates a

The third postcard illustrates a seated Lieutenant Immelmann

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

the obverse medallion presents a superimposed blue enamelled six point star with a small crescent moon and star in each light blue section of the arm

There was no time limit required for presentation of the award

Slovakia, Republic. A Hlinka Guard Armband C.1940 Archive The third postcard illustrates aInsignia 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