Slovakia, Republic. A Hlinka Guard Armband C.1940 Newly Listed white cotton threads on buckram-like

white cotton threads on buckram-like base (also cotton)

to Major on September 30

Socialist Unity Party of Germany (SED) Flagpole Topper

effective November 16

and matching Wehrmacht Pioneer/Engineer shoulder boards

Slovakia, Republic. A Hlinka Guard Armband C.1940 Newly Listed white cotton threads on buckram-likeInsignia 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