Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard by P.D. Luneschloss Solingen Swedish Militaria After graduating High School in

After graduating High School in 1939 he trained for the Royal Air Force at the Spartan School of Aeronautics in Tulsa Oklahoma

It was filled with a gasoline mixture

This particular example was made in the 1800's probably for ceremonial purposes

so this definitely has some research potential

Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard by P.D. Luneschloss Solingen Swedish Militaria After graduating High School inOriginal 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