LOT OF 2: FRENCH INDOCHINA COMMANDO KNIVES.

LOT OF 2: FRENCH INDOCHINA COMMANDO KNIVES. A lot of these knives were used in Indochina (Vietnam, Laos & Cambodja) or Algiers by French or French Foreign Legion troops as a private purchase knife. The lot consists of two French Special Beret Rouge Fighting knives. Both are marked "INOX / FRANCE" on ricasso. Hidden tang construction with grooved rubber handles. Crossguards are marked "SPECIAL BERET ROUGE / MARQUE ET MODÉLE DÉPOSESÉS / POGNARD DE COMBAT". The scabbards each feature a sticker that shows a commando and reads "BERETS / ROUGES". Scabbards are of leather with button snaps. One knife is contained in old plastic wrap. Blades are bright with minor blemishes. Scabbards remain supple. CONDITION: Very good. Item Dimensions: Longest: 13"Name Value Blade Length (BOTH) 7 - 1/2" Overall Length (BOTH) 12", Item Dimensions:, Name, Value, Blade Length, (BOTH) 7 - 1/2", Overall Length, (BOTH) 12"

Estimate:£224.3

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