Original French WWI M1916 Type 2 Fighting Knife by Gonon 41 with Scabbard - Le Vengeur de 1870 Caps & Hats Although he was mortally wounded

Although he was mortally wounded

The mirrors are still present

This example does not have a removable bottom plug nor does it have the waxed waterproofing on the inside

which is dated after that: 3 七 十 昭

The best feature of this helmet by far is definitely the original hand painted MTC winged helmet insignia painted on the front of the helmet along with the vibrant camo

Original French WWI M1916 Type 2 Fighting Knife by Gonon 41 with Scabbard - Le Vengeur de 1870 Caps & Hats Although he was mortally woundedOriginal 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