The idea of introducing this weapon for officers and sergeants of the Czechoslovak Air Force was proposed in 1925 by General Stanislav Čeček, who at the time was the head of the President’s Military Office. The reason was that the standard officer’s saber was not suitable for aviators.
The dagger was to be worn during all official duties and on all ceremonial occasions.
While on duty, it was to be suspended from the officer’s belt using two straps with snap hooks; with the dress uniform, it was worn under the jacket. A scabbard was not prescribed for the dagger.
After the occupation of Czechoslovakia by the Nazi Third Reich, the dagger fell out of use. However, following the modification of the state emblem, it continued to be worn as the 1940 model by officers and sergeants of the Slovak State Air Force.
As of December 1, 1945, as part of more extensive changes to military equipment regulations, the wearing of sabers and dagger was abolished in the Czechoslovak Army (Ministry of National Defense Directive No. 46 of December 1, 1945).
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