M37 Luftwaffe officer's dagger to Oberfeldwebel Rudolf Busch serving with Aufklärungsgruppe 121. Knight's Cross winner on 9. June 1944. Awarded for flying 200 reconnaissance sorties over the Mediterranean Sea, Africa, and the Western Front.
Nickel-plated steel blade showing his name "Rudolf Busch" and the date "9.6.44" of the award of the Knight's Cross. On the other side is a Luftwaffe eagle 1st pattern in the center and the maker's mark of Carl Eickhorn. Light stains on both sides.
White handle with intact wire wrapping. Aluminum handle fittings. Attached officer's portepee. Original silvered steel scabbard which is free of dents. Includes the luxury dagger hangers. Fully working snap clips.
