Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard - Imported German Blade - Excellent African Militaria 145 stamped below the maker

145 stamped below the maker mark

To quickly gain weight she ate bananas and drank milk and to make herself taller she tied a wrap in her hair

Blade Length: 18 ¾”

Fully lined on the interior and with an unblemished leather sweat band

it looks to be ink stamped with size 3

Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard - Imported German Blade - Excellent African Militaria 145 stamped below the makerOriginal 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 fine example bears absolutely no makers markings, which most likely indicates that it was an import during the U. S. Civil War, and the lack of markings obscures the origin. Both North and South imported Swords and guns from Europe and