Original French WWI M1916 Type 2 Fighting Knife by Gonon 41 with Scabbard - Le Vengeur de 1870 Caps & Hats By 8 May 1945

By 8 May 1945

Later patterns would also do away with the "step in" design

This particular example is in great shape with consistent and honest wear throughout

he became the first human to officially break the sound barrier on October 14

Foreign sales of the weapon were much more successful

Original French WWI M1916 Type 2 Fighting Knife by Gonon 41 with Scabbard - Le Vengeur de 1870 Caps & Hats By 8 May 1945Original 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 its 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