Original U.S Civil War German Made M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by W. Walscheid Solingen German Field Gear The magazine has number 13227

The magazine has number 13227

indicating that this tripod was brought up to M1917A1 specifications during the 1920s-1930s

such as clearing brush or creating trails

A Great WWII souvenir from the Pacific Theater

so it is entirely possible that nails were sometimes used

Original U.S Civil War German Made M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by W. Walscheid Solingen German Field Gear The magazine has number 13227Original item: Only One Available. Straight from an old collection! 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 is marked by the maker on the spine of the blade by the crossguard: W. WALSCHEID SOLINGEN This indicates that the sword, or at least the blade, was made in the legendary "City of Blades" in the