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FRANCE. French combat dagger – First World War (WWI)

FRANCE. French combat dagger – First World War (WWI)

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French trench dagger used during the First World War, designed for close combat in trenches.
Short, handy and robust weapon, ideal for combat in confined spaces where rifles are less effective.

Period: 1914–1918 (Great War)
Type: COUTROT combat dagger no. 1.
Blade: Forged steel, cruciform blade.
Total length: 28.5 cm.
Blade: 16 cm.
Handle: Wood.
Oval metal guard stamped "GP" and dated 1917.
Patina of use, intact blade, original piece
Used by French soldiers during close combat in trenches. Typical weapon of the Freikorps, sappers, and assault troops for silent attacks.

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