Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1848 - One of 3,800 Category_Brunswick Guns John Edgar Lackey received the

John Edgar Lackey received the award for extraordinary heroism during a search and rescue mission over Laos on 18 and 19 March 1972

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based in Iraq and later Egypt

with the rest of the scabbard body having a nice lightly oxidized patina

The liner survives in worn condition and retains most of its original upper felt pad and paper label

Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1848 - One of 3,800 Category_Brunswick Guns John Edgar Lackey received theOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very good original U. S. Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber manufactured by Ames Manufacturing Company and dated 1848. Commonly known among collectors as the Wrist Breaker because of its substantial weight and powerful blade, the saber retains its leather covered grip, complete twisted brass wire wrap, three branch brass guard, original leather blade buffer, and heavy steel scabbard with both suspension rings.