Original U.S Civil War Era M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by Scarce Maker P.S. Justice of Philadelphia Nepalese Cache Extras After that point

After that point

During those days armored warfare was in its infancy

the rectangle was replaced by two round pieces of cellophane glass due to problems on the earlier model

The front of the helmet cover is marked with No

Original U.S Civil War Era M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by Scarce Maker P.S. Justice of Philadelphia Nepalese Cache Extras After that pointThis 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. Some examples were made in the United States, while many others were imported from Germany. This example is marked by U. S. Military Contractor P. S. Justice of Philadelphia, who also produced