Original! Civil War Confederate 1st. VA Cavalry Gettysburg 1840 Saber Sword
This is a German export model 1840 heavy cavalry saber also known as a "Wristbreaker". The scabbard has an old tag on it marked Captured from 1st VA. The 1st Virginia Cavalry began the war as a group of independent companies of horse from the Shenandoah Valley, organized into a regiment by J. Stuart, who later became a Major General. It consisted initially of 12 companies (A - M), and completed organization July 16, 1861 One of the most famous Confederate cavalry regiments, the 1st Virginia was led by such intrepid leaders as J. Stuart, "Fitz" Lee, and "Grumble" Jones. The 1st distinguished itself in in many actions, including but not limited to, the Shenandoah Valley in 1861, at Bull Run, in Stuart's ride around McClellan, at Catlett's Station, Brandy Station, Kelly's Ford, Gettysburg, the Buckland "Races", Todd's Tavern, Spotsylvania Court House, Yellow Tavern, Haw's Shop, Nance's Shop, Cold Harbor, Reams' Station, Front Royal, Winchester, Waynesboro, Five Forks, and Appomattox Court House. The regiment fought in over two hundred battles and skirmishes. From its ranks sprang such renowned cavalry leaders as John Singleton Mosby (later to become the leader of Mosby's partisan rangers), Ridgely Brown, and Gustavus W.
Despite heavy casualties, the 1st maintained its high morale and elan to the bitter end. Escaping at Appomattox Court House, the regiment marched on to Lynchburg before disbanding on April 11, 1865. During the Battle of Gettysburg the 1st Virginia was under the overall command of Fitzhugh Lee and under his brigade. Overall length is 44", blade is 36".
Please let all the photos load. VA Cavalry Gettysburg 1840 Saber Sword" is in sale since Monday, September 05, 2016.This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\Civil War (1861-65)\Original Period Items\Edged Weapons". The seller is "malae5" and is located in Brooklyn, New York.
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