Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. - Dated 1851 Feed Block Assembly This haversack still has the

This haversack still has the leather lace inside to close an inner pocket

Oedenrode until it was withdrawn with the division to Camp Mourmelon in France

known as Gewehrgranate

and completely intact felt backing

This helmet appears to have been overpainted with lightly textured Luftwaffe blue at some point

Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. - Dated 1851 Feed Block Assembly This haversack still has theOriginal 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. Many examples made during the Civil War era utilized imported German Blades, however this example was made by Ames Manufacturing Co., one of the largest sword