This is a neat looking sled to collect that is over 80 years old. The back area on the one side has had a piece of wood break off and is not attached as it was. Since it is in the back it should not effect how it works. You could just try to to fix it also though if you want. If it is going to just be used to display though, it would not probably matter to much. There is also a piece in the middle that broke off I think the way it looks.