Original U.S Civil War Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard Category_MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock and on the top with:

and on the top with:

however since it was awarded years later

a wooden grip

A relatively small but deadly weapon equally usable for self defense and already 220+ years old offered in wonderful condition

The leather is torn around rim more than 50%

Original U.S Civil War Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard Category_MG 34 Buffer & Butt Stock and on the top with:Original 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. There are not any makers or inspectors marks on the sword, but the blade style indicates that it is U. S. manufacture, and not imported. This sword conforms exactly to the M 1840 U. S. Heavy Cavalry pattern, and is approximately 44 inches in