WWI FRENCH ARMY MODEL 1916 FIGHTING KNIFE With MATCHING NUMBERED SCABBARD

Very good condition and guaranteed original WWI French army Model 1916 fighting knife. Maker marked BOURGADE on the blade.

Underside of guard has a serial number and a partial star/B marking. Blade has nice original bright metal finish. Guard has bright finish with some brown. Fitted in correct original steel scabbard that has a matching serial number stamped near the throat. Scabbard has nice original blue metal finish and a few small dings. A nice example of a hard to find WWI French fighting knife, especially scarce with matching numbers. The item "WWI FRENCH ARMY MODEL 1916 FIGHTING KNIFE With MATCHING NUMBERED SCABBARD" is in sale since Thursday, January 12, 2017.

This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\France". The seller is "sreisel" and is located in Copenhagen, New York.

This item can be shipped worldwide.

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