Czechoslovak Air Force Dagger w/Scabbard Personalization.Wlasztovits Stos TM. An example of this dagger appears on page 79 of World of Dress Daggers 1900-1945 by Robert J. Berger. Gilded matte-finished hilt fittings show light surface wear and age patina to square-shaped pommel and to the upturned crossguard with obverse and reverse center crossguard having a raised lion of Bohemia. White imitation ivory grip plates show light surface wear with no cracks or chips. Polished blade grades EX++, with light runner marks to the lower half of the double-edged diamond cross-section blade, but no nicks to cutting edges and virtually all of the cross graining remaining. Brass scabbard is missing the original brown leather covering and shows several depressions on obverse/reverse shell and to the lower scabbard fitting. The reverse shell features deeply chased personalization in stylized letters that are difficult to decipher. The lower scabbard fitting is affixed with a separate "swing free" device that attaches to the uniform trousers. Rare Czech dagger with personalization. Ex+(25576) $1,650.