Slovakia, I Republic. A Slovak Schnelle Division Russian Front Trench Art Shell Newly Listed the dagger measuring 342 mm

the dagger measuring 342 mm in length

this rare helmet is in an overall extremely fine condition

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the latter indicating a Cavalry Rifle Regiment

Slovakia, I Republic. A Slovak Schnelle Division Russian Front Trench Art Shell Newly Listed the dagger measuring 342 mmConstructed of brass, the sides bearing highly detailed etched designs consisting of Slovak Schnelle Division (Rchla Divzia) insignia consisting of a Slovak eagle overlaid by a coat of arms and clutching a fasces, set above an inscription of PAMIATKA Z RUSKA (MEMENTO OF RUSSIA) and KRYM (CRIMEA) with a date of 11. VIII. 1943, with the opposite side bearing Eastern Front combat scenes consistent of infantry and armoured units beneath planes dropping