Extremely Rare Slovak Hlinka Guard youth dagger following the M1943 pattern. The dagger bears the maker mark Anton Wingen, Solingen, a well-known German manufacturer of historical edged weapons from Solingen. This model belongs among the rarely encountered edged weapons of Slovak youth and organizational formations from the Second World War period.
Riveted wooden grip plates in the typical style of this model. The grip fittings are made of nickel-plated or polished metal. Characteristic features include the slightly curved crossguard with droplet-shaped ending, giving the dagger its distinctive appearance. Variants without emblem inset in the grip are mentioned in collector literature.
Single-edged steel blade in classic dagger form. The reverse side of the blade is marked “Anton Wingen Solingen”. The blade shows age-related wear and usage traces and retains an authentic historical appearance.
Straight black-painted metal scabbard. The original leather carrying strap is present and corresponds to the typical configuration of Slovak youth daggers of the period. The overall length of the offered example is approximately 260 mm.
Nice rare item to the collection !