Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard - Imported German Blade - Excellent African Militaria Regulations in mid-1942 introduced gilt

Regulations in mid-1942 introduced gilt cord piping for the Motor Vehicle Drivers trade badge to signify "distinguished performance as a driver"

Fully lined on the interior and with an unblemished leather sweat band

were staged to the Moanalua Ridge Seabee encampment in the Hawaiian Territory

The revolver looks to be in 9mm Lefaucheux pinfire chambering

it looks to be ink stamped with size 3

Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard - Imported German Blade - Excellent African Militaria Regulations in mid-1942 introduced giltOriginal 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. This fine example bears absolutely no makers markings, which most likely indicates that it was an import during the U. S. Civil War, and the lack of markings obscures the origin. Both North and South imported Swords and guns from Europe and