France, Republic. An M1916 Fighting Knife, by Gonon-Chasengue et Fils certificate_of_authenticity in heavily silvered tombac

in heavily silvered tombac

within in a rope border

blue cotton backer

one of which is bent back)

one badge measuring 32 mm (w) x 43 mm (h)

France, Republic. An M1916 Fighting Knife, by Gonon-Chasengue et Fils certificate_of_authenticity in heavily silvered tombacA French Army M1916 fighting knife, measuring 29. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 17 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel knife which retains factory original sharpening to the edges and tip. The reverse ricasso is maker marked with the GONON logo of Gonon Chasengue et Fils, Thiers. The blade emanates from a wide magnetic metal crossguard and lacquered wooden handle. Accompanying the knife is its original