Slovakia, Republic. A Second War Hlinka Guard Beret GTRexclude each of which is surmounted

each of which is surmounted by an embroidered parachutist's badge

where he was declared to be "An outstanding administrative officer" and deemed "quite capable of assuming increased responsibilities" on April 19th

with slight enamel damage/ repair

17 x 28 cm on backing

retaining much of its original silvering with only the pin appearing slightly worn

Slovakia, Republic. A Second War Hlinka Guard Beret GTRexclude each of which is surmountedFabricated from a black wool, with a 36. 5 mm (w) x 35. 5 mm (h) bronze Hlinka Guard cap eagle affixed to the front, with padding added to the underside of the beret behind the badge, the opening of the beret designed with a rolled edge, black ribbon sewn in place to the underside of the rolled edge at the rear, a naming patch inscribed "Hn. Kerstein" sewn in place to the sidewall of the beret at the rear, the naming in black threading on a white