France, Republic. An M1916 Fighting Knife, by Gonon-Chasengue et Fils certificate_of_authenticity within in a rope border

within in a rope border

and edged by a silver twisted string on all four sides

one of which is bent back)

A functional and decorative serving utensil

Service at the Front Badge (90288)

France, Republic. An M1916 Fighting Knife, by Gonon-Chasengue et Fils certificate_of_authenticity within in a rope borderA 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