Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard - Imported German Blade German Badges & Signs Year of Manufacture: 1809

Year of Manufacture: 1809

when a Congressional Act authorized the issuance of the Silver Star for acts of gallantry against enemies of the United States

This is based on the Stokes-Brandt design as was the U

This rifle is definitely one that saw extensive service

however it was certainly mostly spent properly stored and protected from the elements

Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard - Imported German Blade German Badges & Signs Year of Manufacture: 1809Original item: Only One Available. This Heavy Cavalry Saber, known as "Old Wristbreaker" among troops, was designated the U. S. Model of 1840, but was widely used in the War between the States on both sides. This fine example bears absolutely no markings whatsoever, which most likely indicates that it was an import during the U. S. Civil War, and the lack of markings obscures the origin. Both North and South imported Swords and guns from Europe and