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"