Slovakia, I Republic. An Army And Government Official’s M39 Dagger Hold maker marked on the reverse

maker marked on the reverse “B

green oxidation evident on the obverse of the medal)

Footnote: Henry Geoffrey Malcolmson (C515) was appointed a Pilot Officer

and then presented to him as a token of appreciation

affixed to an alternate version ribbon with pinback

Slovakia, I Republic. An Army And Government Official’s M39 Dagger Hold maker marked on the reverseA very well preserved Slovakian Army and Government Officials M39 dagger, measuring 485 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 225 mm long tapering magnetic metal blade with a sharpened tip and semi sharpened edges. The blade presents plain and sits securely within a one piece hilt constructed of polished and silvered bronze. A raised Slovakian Patriarchal Cross adorns both the obverse and reverse of the handle, with a