Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard by P.D. Luneschloss Solingen German Holsters and in which the division

and in which the division

The solid rivet attaching the chin-strap bale further confirm this

Complete set of 100 stereographs of Volume 1 and Volume 2 World War I images edited and compiled by Joseph Mills Hanson

Among the best features of all is the original hand painted 78th "Lightning" Division insignia

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Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard by P.D. Luneschloss Solingen German Holsters and in which the divisionOriginal item: Only One Available. Just purchased from a private collection! 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 is marked by the maker on the blade ricasso with P. D. L inside an oval. This is the maker marking of P. D. Luneschloss of Solingen, Germany. This firm was one of Europe's leading Sword