co13—1860 Italian Cavalry Sabre, German Maker .

This is a heavy Sabre Cavalry sword which was made by a top German maker for the Italian forces and was used in their colonial wars like the Mardist and Ethiopian Campaigns wars in north Africa . the West German maker is Hartkope who are well know Quality makers of weapons for years. on the reverse side of the bottom of the blade is the stamp ZL , the scabbard is also in good shape with no digs or damage.