France, Republic. An M1916 Fighting Knife, by Gonon-Chasengue et Fils certificate_of_authenticity one badge measuring 32 mm

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

Service at the Front Badge (90288)

It begins with a Preface by the author

blue cotton backer

A boarding party from HMS Bulldog stripped U-110 of everything portable

France, Republic. An M1916 Fighting Knife, by Gonon-Chasengue et Fils certificate_of_authenticity one badge measuring 32 mmA 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