U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber
- U.S Civil War era German Made
- Known as "Old Wrist Breaker"
- Made by by W. Clauberg Solingen
- The sword was made in the legendary "City of Blades" in the mountains of Western Germany. Wilhelm Clauberg AG, Waffen- & Stahlwarenfabrik was founded in 1810, and exported large numbers of blades to England and the U.S.A. By 1887 however they had ceased weapon production, and were mainly making razors and steelware
- Both North and South imported Swords and guns from Europe and European Manufacturers, mostly in Germany, and they did not want the eventual "winning side" to be able blame them for "supplying the enemy". This is a typical example that could have been used by the Confederacy or the Union
- Approximately 40" length
- Very collectible piece of history
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