Original U.S Civil War German Made M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by W. Walscheid Solingen Spanish Military Equipment Compared with harsh acid based

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The pistols frame is engraved brass

as well as the following inscription:

Personifying the enemy as non human was a common propaganda practice to drive Americans to purchase Liberty Bonds in order to finance the war

Given to grandfather of Hr

Original U.S Civil War German Made M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by W. Walscheid Solingen Spanish Military Equipment Compared with harsh acid basedOriginal 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 fair example is marked W. WALSCHEID, SOLINGEN. This Companys history is very short and does not seem to have extended beyond the Civil War. The only blades known to be made by this firm are the P1822 British cavalry officers saber and the