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FRENCH MILITARY




Military antiques and collectibles have gained favor with collectors from different ages and backgrounds. The resurgence of the internet and publication of many books on the topic have also helped expand this interesting field of collecting.

This section of the website is dedicated to provide information to allow for the identification of military items from France. A military antiques price guide is also provided.

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1. FRENCH AIR FORCE




1. - This is an early 1900's tribal knife. Double edge blade. CoMplete with a leather scabbard.






2. FRENCH MOTORIZED ARMOR




1. - This is an early 1900's tribal knife. Double edge blade. CoMplete with a leather scabbard.



3. THE FRENCH CHASSEUR




4. - This is an early 1900's tribal knife. Double edge blade. CoMplete with a leather scabbard.



4. THE FRENCH CLOTH INSIGNIA




7. - This is an early 1900's tribal knife. Double edge blade. CoMplete with a leather scabbard.



5. THE FRENCH FOREIGN LEGION




9. This is a spike type bayonet used with the Martin rifle. Complete with the brown leather scabbard which has brass fittings on top and bottom.



6. THE FRENCH PARATROOPER




9. This is a spike type bayonet used with the Martin rifle. Complete with the brown leather scabbard which has brass fittings on top and bottom.



7. THE FRENCH MILITARY INSIGNIA




9. This is a spike type bayonet used with the Martin rifle. Complete with the brown leather scabbard which has brass fittings on top and bottom.



8. THE FRENCH MILITARY RANK




9. This is a spike type bayonet used with the Martin rifle. Complete with the brown leather scabbard which has brass fittings on top and bottom.









9. FRENCH MILITARY UNIFORMS AND ACCESSORIES




1. - The handle is made of brass. The blade is long and has a bit of a curvature as it approaches the tip. The spine has some words and a date inscribed.


2. - This is an early 1900's tribal knife. Double edge blade. CoMplete with a leather scabbard.


3. - This is a hard to find bayonet. Wooden handles with a metal brace that extends from the crossguard and wraps into the pommel. Crossguard is very small.





4. This is a British bayonet that has been converted into a fighting knife. The interesting aspect about this knife is that the conversion was made by the government.


5. This is one of the knives witht the most interesting blade design. The Gurkhas are people who have pledge allegiance to the British and fight along their side.


6. - This is a long bayonet used by the French army. Complete with the leather scabbard. The handle is made of brass. The date 1871 is scrolled on the spine.





7. - This is an early 1900's tribal knife. Double edge blade. CoMplete with a leather scabbard.


8. - This is an early 1900's tribal knife. Double edge blade. CoMplete with a leather scabbard.


9. - This is an early 1900's tribal knife. Double edge blade. CoMplete with a leather scabbard.







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