58th Contemporary History Auction

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Leutnant Gaiser - M37 Luftwaffe officer's dagger with portepee - Schüttelhöfer

Leutnant Gaiser - M37 Luftwaffe officer's dagger with portepee - Schüttelhöfer

LOT 73-0973
SOLD
Auction ended        3rd March 2024  |  02:12 pm CET
RESULT
750,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 24,50 %

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DESCRIPTion, DETaILS & Photos
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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER Arthur Schüttelhofer & Co.
WEIGHT
LOT 73-0973
EAN 2000000824017
LOT 73-0973
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000824017
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER Arthur Schüttelhofer & Co.
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 73-0973
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000824017
MAKER Arthur Schüttelhofer & Co.
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

Leutnant Otto Gaiser served with 10. Staffel/Jagdgeschwader 51. Before he disappeared (22.01.1944), Lt. Gaiser was credited with 66 victories in 380 missions. All his air victories were achieved over the Eastern Front. He was posthumously awarded the Knight's Cross and promoted to Leutnant on 9. June 1944.


M37 Luftwaffe officer's dagger to Leutnant Otto Gaiser. 

Nickel-plated steel blade showing the maker's mark of Artur Schüttelhöfer. Rare to find on Luftwaffe daggers. Stains on both sides. 

Aluminum fittings. White handle with wire wrapping. No chipping. The scabbard (magnetic) is free of dents. Comes with the officer's portepee. 

Traces of wear. Condition 3+.


Condition
3+