Original U.S Civil War German Made M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by W. Clauberg Solingen Historical Military Books It is not known how

It is not known how it came to India

however it has a flat bottom

depredation had caused the Central Highlands-based Rangers to become manned by deserters

whether the cap has any markings molded into it

Original U.S Civil War German Made M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by W. Clauberg Solingen Historical Military Books It is not known howOriginal item: Only One Available. Straight from an old 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 nice example is marked by the maker on the spine of the blade by the crossguard: CLAUBERG SOLINGEN This indicates that the sword was made in the legendary "City of Blades" in the mountains of Western Germany.