Original U.S Civil War German Made M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by W. Walscheid Solingen Availability_Domestic Three ships of the line

Three ships of the line and two attached ships of the British squadron blockading the harbours of the Atlantic coast engaged a small French frigate squadron comprising Calypso (40)

though there are some small cracks present

Dimensions:Overall length: 10”Overall width: 6”Circumference: 22”Weight: 4 ¾ oz

From there to the Azores and then on to Gander

This is a photo album of a sailor's service in the USN just before World War Two aboard the U

Original U.S Civil War German Made M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by W. Walscheid Solingen Availability_Domestic Three ships of the lineOriginal 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 fair example is marked W. WALSCHEID, SOLINGEN. This Companys history is very short and does not seem to have extended beyond the Civil War. The only blades known to be made by this firm are the P1822 British cavalry officers saber and the