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Title:	SABER -  U.S. SABER MODEL 1840 CAVALRY OFFICER'S
Maker/Manufacturer:	WALSCHEID, W.
Date of Manufacture:
Eminent Figure:
Catalog Number:	SPAR 6638
Measurements:	OL: 41 1/2" BL: 35 3/4"

Object Description:

U.S. SABER MODEL 1840 CAVALRY OFFICER'S
Manufactured by W. Walscheid, Solingen, Germany - Wire wrapped wood grip with . Complete with 36 1/2" metal scabbard with 2 rings (Army #4457).

Markings:
Rcasso: WALSCHEID/SOLINGEN.

1909 Catalog #13028 - "Saber. Cavalry Officer's Saber. Plain guard. Brass scabbard."



Notes: "W. Walscheid cavalry officer's sabers are rarely seen." - Thillmann.

See, Thillmann, pg. 459.

References:
Thillmann, John H. CIVIL WAR CAVALRY & ARTILLERY SABERS. Andew Mowbray Publishers. Lincoln, R.I. 2001.