Original French WWI M1916 Type 2 Fighting Knife by Bourgade with Scabbard - Le Vengeur de 1870 Spanish Militaria We took it out

We took it out

This fine example was built from all original parts and is offered in fine condition with multiple German markings and serial numbers

lightly oxidized patina

a separate class of the badge

William Swiney was born in 1747 in Pontefract in the County of Yorkshire and joined the Royal Navy as a Midshipman at about 10 years of age in 1757

Original French WWI M1916 Type 2 Fighting Knife by Bourgade with Scabbard - Le Vengeur de 1870 Spanish Militaria We took it outOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the French WWI M1916 type 2 Fighting Knife, made by BOURGADE, as marked on the blade ricasso. It comes complete with its original 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 were then used in