France, Republic. An M1916 Fighting Knife, by Gonon-Chasengue et Fils certificate_of_authenticity and her consort Fame

and her consort Fame

one badge measuring 32 mm (w) x 43 mm (h)

and edged by a silver twisted string on all four sides

one of which is bent back)

A functional and decorative serving utensil

France, Republic. An M1916 Fighting Knife, by Gonon-Chasengue et Fils certificate_of_authenticity and her consort FameA 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