Slovakia, I Republic. A Rare Hlinka Guard Nco’s Overseas Cap Auction above a title and dates

above a title and dates of “1914-1915”

55mm(height)

L / BORN 24th FEBRUARY 1817 AT SOUTHWELL DERBYSHIRE / DIED 26th MARCH 1866 AT BOURNEMOUTH / AND THEY THAT KNOW THY NAME WILL PUT THEIR TRUST IN THEE FOR THOU

There is a single interior pocket at the top left breast

Towards the edge of the cap is also a warm brown perforated leather sweatband that has separated from the cap on the front half of the cap

Slovakia, I Republic. A Rare Hlinka Guard Nco’s Overseas Cap Auction above a title and datesA rare and extremely well preserved Hlinka Guard (HG) overseas cap, constructed of black wool. It is fully surrounded by side panels which taper and overlap at the front. Emanating from the crown is a black threaded tassel which hangs down over the left side, secured the the panel with a single piece of stitching to ensure functionality without compromising aesthetics. Also stitched onto the left panel is a dark blue rayon band, overlaid by a HG