Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber - Imported German Blade Russian Air Force We have not been able

We have not been able to locate exactly which design the model is based on

Sencenbaugh

From what we can tell there is no extensive damage or wear

Crossguard: 5 1/2”

as well as the "Order of the Orange" shoulder cord awarded by the Dutch government for surviving Operation Market Garden

Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber - Imported German Blade Russian Air Force We have not been ableOriginal 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 markings whatsoever, 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