France, Republic. An M1916 Fighting Knife, by Gonon-Chasengue et Fils Archive constructed of dark navy blue

constructed of dark navy blue doeskin wool

with a maker mark reading “GAS” for “G

fully luminous with a 15 jeweled movement

all affixed to a 75 mm-long magnetic metal bar with a horizontal pinback and black wool liner

France, Republic. An M1916 Fighting Knife, by Gonon-Chasengue et Fils Archive constructed of dark navy blueA 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