France, Republic. An M1916 Fighting Knife, by Gonon-Chasengue et Fils Auction Named after the German airship

Named after the German airship pioneer Ferdinand von Zeppelin

San Marco Division Lion Collar Badge (in die-stamped brass with red paint

good to very fine

light toning

with a monument in the background bearing Empress Elizabeth's monogram

France, Republic. An M1916 Fighting Knife, by Gonon-Chasengue et Fils Auction Named after the German airshipA 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