Original U.S Civil War Presentation German Made M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by Röhrig & Co. Solingen Recovered from Battlefield with Engraved Provenance on Scabbard Category_Receiver Top Cover looking to be made from

looking to be made from a brass or nickel alloy

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and the machete folds up as designed

The lock is an early 2 notch tumbler type

Original U.S Civil War Presentation German Made M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by Röhrig & Co. Solingen Recovered from Battlefield with Engraved Provenance on Scabbard Category_Receiver Top Cover looking to be made fromOriginal Item. One of a Kind. Straight from long Attic storage! 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 was recovered on the battlefield by the U. S. and kept in an arsenal for 36 years before being purchased and gifted to a girl named Josephine, according to the engraving on the scabbard. The saber is