Russia, Soviet Union. A Workers' and Peasants' Militia Sleeve Badge Auction Footnote: The Hilinka Guard was

Footnote: The Hilinka Guard was the paramilitary unit created by Catholic Priest Andrej Hlinka and controlled by the Slovak People's Party or HSSP

1 mm wide by 37

presenting French eagle hallmark denoting fineness of minimum

and missing one brown bakelite button per side

Russia, Soviet Union. A Workers' and Peasants' Militia Sleeve Badge Auction Footnote: The Hilinka Guard wasA Workers and Peasants Militia (RKM) sleeve badge, constructed of magnetic iron with multi coloured enamels, the reverse retaining two attachment prongs demonstrating period repair, unmarked, measuring 48 mm (w) x 52 mm (h), demonstrating some chipping to the enamels and a consistent patina to the base metal, in better than very fine condition.