Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by Sheble & Fisher with Scabbard U.S. Equipment This accomplishment was somewhat eclipsed

This accomplishment was somewhat eclipsed in the minds of the public by the first nonstop transatlantic flight

STEVENS who was a pilot of a P-47 Thunderbolt  in the 511th Fighter Squadron

Air Force officer from 1943 to 1966 and subsequent resident of Ferriday

There is also an original Japanese label on the bottom reinforcement

Original U.S Civil War M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by Sheble & Fisher with Scabbard U.S. Equipment This accomplishment was somewhat eclipsedOriginal item: Only One Available. This 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. The sword all brass mounts, a wood with leather wrapped sword grip, and a nice steel scabbard. The leather of the grip is mostly intact, with some