Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber with M-1860 Hilt & Scabbard - Field-Replaced Imported German Blade U.S. Artillery District of Vicksburg

District of Vicksburg

It also includes some of the smaller accessory pieces

The Ames Model 1832 has a hilt with an eagle cast into the pommel and a scaled grip surface

This indicates the NCO rank of Unteroffizier

Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber with M-1860 Hilt & Scabbard - Field-Replaced Imported German Blade U.S. Artillery District of VicksburgOriginal 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 example has the blade of an M 1840 "Old Wristbreaker" saber, but the hilt appears to be that of an M 1860 Light Cavalry Saber. This may have been done during the war by the soldier or a blacksmith, but has resulted in the blade being loose to