Original U.S Civil War Era M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by P.S. Justice with Scabbard British Flare Guns New Made Item: Brow Plate

New Made Item: Brow Plate Only - Helmet is not included but is available separately

though it is somewhat worn showing a slight section of worm damage from long ago

Chapin was a Union Government Inspector assigned to the AMES sword factory during the period of the Civil War

which began on 10 July 1943 and the Allied invasion of the Italian mainland (codenamed Operation Baytown and Operation Avalanche)

this has prevented us from ascertaining which regiment and division they were assigned which further research should be able to uncover

Original U.S Civil War Era M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by P.S. Justice with Scabbard British Flare Guns New Made Item: Brow PlateThis heavy Cavalry Saber, known as "Old Wristbreaker" among troops, was designated the U. S. Model of 1840, and was the principal cavalry saber used until the Model of 1860 was introduced. As such it was widely used in the War between the States on both sides. Some examples were made in the United States, while many others were imported from Germany. This example is marked by U. S. Military Contractor P. S. Justice of Philadelphia, who also produced