Original U.S. Civil War Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard by Tiffany & Co New York MG 42 twigs and foliage were threaded

twigs and foliage were threaded through the helmet net to camouflage the wearer

It also remained in service as a sniper rifle during World War II

The crossguard has a typical Alcoso style open winged eagle which looks to the viewer's right

so-called because of its resemblance to a spider web

sliding ramrod bayonet

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard by Tiffany & Co New York MG 42 twigs and foliage were threadedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a superb recent attic find! This heavy Cavalry saber, known as the wrist breaker" was designated the U. S. Model of 1840 but was widely used in the U. S. Civil War. This particular example was made by "P. D. L." for P. D. Luneschloss of Solingen, Germany, one of Europe's leading Sword Makers of the period and imported by Tiffany & Company of New York City and retailed bearing the "TIFFANY" signature. This