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

The sweatband is embossed BANCROFT ZEPHYR in gold

blue wool with black collar and braid

and the ring is in great shape as well

The lock plate is marked by the maker:

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