Original French WWI M1916 Type 2 Fighting Knife by Gonon 41 with Scabbard - Le Vengeur de 1870 Category_Martini-Henry Parts The unit trained in the

The unit trained in the United States

- Silver Ring With “Manila ‘45”: The ring is in great condition with the text and date still highly visible

but there is a faint factory stamping on the interior of the sweatband:

ENGLAND this wonderful knife is still fitted with the original Stag Horn Grips

The entire piece has been painted a dark brown color to give the entire piece a faux bronze appearance

Original French WWI M1916 Type 2 Fighting Knife by Gonon 41 with Scabbard - Le Vengeur de 1870 Category_Martini-Henry Parts The unit trained in theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the French WWI M1916 type 2 Fighting Knife, pattern 41 made by GONON, as marked on the blade ricasso. It comes complete with it's original black painted steel scabbard. These are often called Le Vengeur de 1870 (The Avenger of 1870), in reference to the lost war against the Prussian Army in 1870. After the defeat of France in 1940 the Germans captured large quantities M1916's and these