Authentic M1840 U.S. Civil War "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber/Sword by W. Clauberg Solingen Music encompassed by additional script

encompassed by additional script

the conventional wisdom in the Army was that the bayonet was largely unnecessary and that soldiers should be individually-equipped to rapidly entrench without the need to bring entrenching tools forward by wagon

The interior lining has three spots where the stitching has come up

Authentic WW2 German / Police visor cap badge / No maker mark / Size 45 mm / Functional prongs still in place / Great condition

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Authentic M1840 U.S. Civil War "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber/Sword by W. Clauberg Solingen Music encompassed by additional scriptThis heavy Cavalry Saber, known as "Old Wristbreaker" among troops, was designated the U. S. Model of 1840, and was used in the war between the sates on both sides. This beautiful example is marked by the maker on the ricasso of the blade W. CLAUBERG SOLINGEN This indicates that the sword was made in the legendary "City of Blades" in the mountains of Western Germany. Wilhelm Clauberg AG, Waffen & Stahlwarenfabrik was founded in 1810, and exported