Original U.S Civil War German Made M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by Röhrig & Co. Solingen Technical Books The underside of the box

The underside of the box bears a NSDAP label Dated 1942 with full description of the box contents in German

with some of the original finish remaining

though it definitely shows some oxidation and verdigris from contact with the leather

complete with Spares and numerous accessories for that various configurations it could be used in

Original U.S Civil War German Made M-1840 "Wrist Breaker" Heavy Cavalry Saber by Röhrig & Co. Solingen Technical Books The underside of the boxOriginal item: Only One Available. Straight from long Attic storage! 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 spine of the blade by the crossguard: R & C Research indicates that this is the maker mark of Rhrig & Company of Solingen, Germany. There is unfortunately not much