Original French WWI M1916 Type 2 Fighting Knife by Gonon 41 with Scabbard - Le Vengeur de 1870 17th Century Some isolated Japan’s far flung

Some isolated Japan’s far flung forces in the Philippines refused to surrender for months and years after

While these knives have been reproduced for the collector market over the last few decades

After several paper transfers it was assigned to the 9th Infantry Division on 10 August

The total set offered in remarkable untouched condition and comes straight from a WWII Veteran's bring-back collection making this a really nice honest set in superior condition that has sat in someone's attic for the last 70 years

leather brim and chin strap

Original French WWI M1916 Type 2 Fighting Knife by Gonon 41 with Scabbard - Le Vengeur de 1870 17th Century Some isolated Japan’s far flungOriginal 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 blued 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