France, Republic. An M1916 Fighting Knife, by Gonon-Chasengue et Fils Auction Archive on July 3-4

on July 3-4

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France, Republic. An M1916 Fighting Knife, by Gonon-Chasengue et Fils Auction Archive on July 3-4A 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