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two old knives are sitting next to each other on a tablean image of a metal object on a tablea small bronze object with a bird ' s beak on itan old book that has a leather cover on top of itan old knife with rust on it sitting on top of a tablethree different types of knives that are on the table
Militaria auctions

44 - French infantryman’s machete and pickaxe.
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Estimate €50 - €100
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Description
French infantryman’s machete and pickaxe. French machete dated 1916 on the blade with manufacturer’s mark, in its leather sheath. Signs of wear. A pickaxe head, slightly rusted, in its leather sheath. The brass reinforcement on the flat side is detached; the fastening strap is present. The leather retaining loop is present but partially unstitched. Wear consistent with use; patina. French colonial infantry machete and pickaxe. French machete dated 1916 on the blade with manufacturer’s marking. Complete with its leather sheath. Wear consistent with use. A pickaxe head with light oxidation in its leather carrier. Brass reinforcement on the flat side detached. Fastening strap present. Leather retaining loop present but partially unstitched. Wear consistent with use. Age-related patina.
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About the sale Militaria: Sale of items from the Notre Dame de Lorette Museum’s collection – the David Bardiaux Collection
Auction location
Auction time 11/11/2026 at 2:00 PM
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