Original French WWI M1916 Type 2 Fighting Knife by Bourgade with Scabbard - Le Vengeur de 1870 Spanish Militaria a separate class of the

a separate class of the badge

This Afghan Choora (Chhurá) Dagger dates from the early to middle 19th Century

lightly oxidized patina

This fine example was built from all original parts and is offered in fine condition with multiple German markings and serial numbers

The blade buffer is a dark brown leather

Original French WWI M1916 Type 2 Fighting Knife by Bourgade with Scabbard - Le Vengeur de 1870 Spanish Militaria a separate class of theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the French WWI M1916 type 2 Fighting Knife, made by BOURGADE, as marked on the blade ricasso. It comes complete with its original 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 were then used in