German Import Model 1840 "Wristbreaker" Cavalry Saber

By C. R. Kirschbaum of Solingen, Prussia, knight's head maker's mark stamped on ricasso, 35.5 in. steel blade with single wide fuller; brass guard and pommel, leather-wrapped grip bound with brass wire; the scabbard affixed with a leather hanger having stamped arsenal numbers and a brass clip; leather cord stamped ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL fitted to guard.

From the Collection of Mr. Salvatore Benedetto, Charlotte, North Carolina

A few small spots of rusting, else very good condition.