Original U.S Civil War German Made M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by Röhrig & Co. Solingen British "Bobby" Police The doubled edge blade 31"

The doubled edge blade 31" plus shows remains of engraved decoration

transforming them into much less conspicuous “civilian shoes

it is properly called a yanyuedao (

as the butt stock has the very distinctive "rail" or "comb" of the earlier weapons

Steel head packed in grease

Original U.S Civil War German Made M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by Röhrig & Co. Solingen British "Bobby" Police The doubled edge blade 31"Original item: Only One Available. 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 fine example is marked by the maker on the spine of the blade by the crossguard: R & C Research indicates that this is the maker mark of Rhrig & Company of Solingen, Germany. There is unfortunately not much