Original U.S Civil War German Made M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by W. Walscheid Solingen Iraq Wade Hampton's cavalry

Wade Hampton's cavalry

mostly on and around the pin back

The gun overall has quite a bit of exterior wear

Ready to add to your WWI propaganda and homefront collections

His courage and devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon Private First Class O'Banion and the United States Naval Service

Original U.S Civil War German Made M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by W. Walscheid Solingen Iraq Wade Hampton's cavalryOriginal 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 fair example is marked W. WALSCHEID, SOLINGEN. This Companys history is very short and does not seem to have extended beyond the Civil War. The only blades known to be made by this firm are the P1822 British cavalry officers saber and the