Original Italian Modello 1860 Heavy Cavalry Saber by A.&E. Holler of Solingen with Scabbard - Mahdist War Era Russian Awards Medals Badges Insignia The lock plate is marked

The lock plate is marked by the maker:

but nothing that we can read

AWARDED FOR ACTIONS DURING Vietnam War

blue wool with black collar and braid

usually the General Assault Badge

Original Italian Modello 1860 Heavy Cavalry Saber by A.&E. Holler of Solingen with Scabbard - Mahdist War Era Russian Awards Medals Badges Insignia The lock plate is markedOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Italian Modello 1860 Heavy Cavalry Saber was introduced by decree on July 1, 1860 as a replacement to the previous M1834 series of sabers. The M1860 had only one regulation blade length of 35 inches though some examples exceeded this length by just a hair. These were the swords in use during the Mahdist wars of the North Africa Colonial holdings at the end of the 19th Century, which also involved the United