Original U.S Civil War Era M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by P.S. Justice with Scabbard German Machine Guns has 4 lidded compartments with

has 4 lidded compartments with brass studs on each side designed to carry stripper clips containing 8mm lebel Rifle Ammunition

For heroic service as a Member of Underwater Demolition Team Number SEVEN

Captain Rignal Woodward Baldwin (ASN O-906107) from Baltimore Maryland

The color is retained quite well

and other members of his staff

Original U.S Civil War Era M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by P.S. Justice with Scabbard German Machine Guns has 4 lidded compartments withOriginal item: Only One Available. This heavy Cavalry Saber, known as "Old Wristbreaker" among troops, was designated the U. S. Model of 1840, and was the principal cavalry saber used until the Model of 1860 was introduced. As such it was widely used in the War between the States on both sides. Some examples were made in the United States, while many others were imported from Germany. This example is marked by U. S. Military Contractor P. S. Justice