France, Republic. An M1916 Fighting Knife, by Gonon-Chasengue et Fils Province of China Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic

maker mark “RZM M1/13” for L

the reverse with a functional vertical pinback and dual down-ward pointing stabilizer pins for secure attachment to a uniform

" and marked "KONIGL

France, Republic. An M1916 Fighting Knife, by Gonon-Chasengue et Fils Province of China Dominican RepublicA 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