Original Italian Vetterli M1870 Carbine by Torre Annunziata - Serial No U. 8569 dated 1884 U.S. Military Maps Earlier flags than WWII were

Earlier flags than WWII were made of a wool blend

This A-2 jacket is one of the finest we have ever seen featuring multiple Italian made patches and very vibrant colorful paintings but what really sets this jacket apart is Jay Rowbarts personal wartime diary complete with mission records

This helmet comes on an original British issue fur helmet stand with broad arrow markings from the later 1900s

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- Very early back sight with circular elevation knob which measured in

Original Italian Vetterli M1870 Carbine by Torre Annunziata - Serial No U. 8569 dated 1884 U.S. Military Maps Earlier flags than WWII wereOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a somewhat strange looking carbine, however these were no doubt quite effective in Italy during the 1870s. The M1870 Vetterli was the Italian service rifle from 1870 1887. The M1870 was a single shot bolt action rifle chambered for the 10. 4mm Vetterli centrefire cartridge, at first loaded with black powder and later with smokeless powder. The M1870 was based upon the M1869 Swiss Vetterli but simplified for