Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle Serial KF 427 made in Terni Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1886 British Military Maps It features a German Heer

It features a German Heer Reichsadler Eagle on top of a Swas (hook cross) along with a German Tatzenkreuz ("Paw cross" or cross pattée)

and just a few spots of real rust

they are: Infantry Assault Badge

under the name M1915 (Model 1915)

Original Italian Vetterli M1870/87/15 Infantry Rifle Serial KF 427 made in Terni Converted to 6.5mm - Dated 1886 British Military Maps It features a German HeerOriginal Item: Only One Available. 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 economy. Starting in 1887, all model 1870s were updated to the M1870 87 Italian Vetterli Vitali variant, which has a