France, Republic. An M1916 Fighting Knife, by Gonon-Chasengue et Fils Auction enlisting on Januray 1

enlisting on Januray 1

Named after the German airship pioneer Ferdinand von Zeppelin

engraved in capitals "ANDREW J

nine documents: Commission Document Promoting Terrell to Second Lieutenant with the Coast Artillery Corps

France, Republic. An M1916 Fighting Knife, by Gonon-Chasengue et Fils Auction enlisting on Januray 1A 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