Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard by Charles Hammond British Awards Medals Badges Insignia turn of the century pickelhaube

turn of the century pickelhaube leather body with nickle front and rear peaks and nickel trim and fittings

and is marked with serial A / 3011 and additional proof marks

stamped with the Westinghouse Company logo

It was the second division of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF) to arrive on the Western Front at the time

Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard by Charles Hammond British Awards Medals Badges Insignia turn of the century pickelhaubeOriginal 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 the marking C. HAMMOND faintly on the ricasso. Manufactured by Charles Hammond, Philadelphia,Pennsylvania, swords were supplied to state and militia units and were not Federal inspected. This sword conforms closely to the M