Original U.S Civil War Era M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by P.S. Justice with Scabbard Empire Edged Weapons On the left shoulder is

On the left shoulder is the "Order of the Orange" shoulder cord awarded by the Dutch government for surviving Operation Market Garden

this example is marked M-2A4B2 instead of the M49 series markings

The white circle on one side has some small holes

the regent (Reichsverweser)

The blade itself is customarily divided into three sections for leverage in different offensive and defensive techniques

Original U.S Civil War Era M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by P.S. Justice with Scabbard Empire Edged Weapons On the left shoulder isThis 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. Some examples were made in the United States, while many others were imported from Germany. This example is marked by U. S. Military Contractor P. S. Justice of Philadelphia, who also produced