France, Republic. An M1916 Fighting Knife, by Gonon-Chasengue et Fils Auction engraved in running script "Mary

engraved in running script "Mary Rebecca Stewart

Named after the German airship pioneer Ferdinand von Zeppelin

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

light toning

MacDonald later being promoted to Sergeant

France, Republic. An M1916 Fighting Knife, by Gonon-Chasengue et Fils Auction engraved in running script "MaryA 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