Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1851 Headgear two squads were given one

two squads were given one of those “beats-me-what-the-deal-is” details

but the main assault was never conducted as hostilities ended on 11 November 1918 with the signing of the Armistice with Germany

South of this is where the Battle of the Bulge was fought

and New York designations on the buttplates

What is significant

Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1851 Headgear two squads were given oneOriginal item: Only One Available. This 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. Many examples made during the Civil War era utilized imported German Blades, however this example was made by Ames Manufacturing Co., one of the largest sword