Original Italian M1870 Vetterli Rifle “Truppi Speciali” Colonial Issue Cruciform Bladed Bayonet with Scabbard U.S. Badges Specifications - Belt Dagger:

Specifications - Belt Dagger:

Poster has minor edge wear

Born in Madison

below is the narrative from June 1944 the reads:

History of Remington New Model Army Revolver:

Original Italian M1870 Vetterli Rifle “Truppi Speciali” Colonial Issue Cruciform Bladed Bayonet with Scabbard U.S. Badges Specifications - Belt Dagger:Original Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely rare colonial issue "Truppi Speciali" crucifom blade bayonet for use with the 10. 4 mm. M1871 Vetterli and M1871 87 Vetterli Vitali rifles. These are extremely rare, with few known examples. It features the same "long spring" and composition grip scales seen on the standard M1871 Sword bayonets for the Vetterli. For more information please see see The Bayonet Book by Watts and White, Page 194,