Original U.S Civil War Era M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by Scarce Maker P.S. Justice of Philadelphia British Documents & Books Even after the wars were

Even after the wars were over

and Franz Koller & Co

Really some fantastic research potential for this rare maker

along with lot number

Reichsbetriebsnummer or RB number (also represented as RB Nr or Rbnr)

Original U.S Civil War Era M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by Scarce Maker P.S. Justice of Philadelphia British Documents & Books Even after the wars wereThis 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 of Philadelphia, who also produced