Thirty-three and 1/4" blade, double fuller, with acid etched scroll and armament designs on each side, "U.S." on the left and "E PLURIBUS/ UNUM" banner and engraved "Eisenhauer" signature on the right. Brass guard, with engraved through "U.S." and floral designs, scroll and shield patterns on the pommel, rayskin grip with wire wrap, and gold wire saber knot. Browned steel scabbard, with engraved brass fittings, showing a scene of a sunrise over a field on the tip, floral pattern on the throat, and scroll and star patterns on the ring holders, "US" on the upper. The rear of the top holder is inscribed "Presented to/ 2nd LIEUT. G.H. CADY/ by his friends of/ Co. E. 5th Reg. Arly N.Y.V./ as a token of esteem for the/ uniform urbanity & soldierly/ qualities shown by him in / the discharge of his late/ duties as Orderly Sergt.". Information from the National Archives (photocopies included), chiefly pension papers, states that George H. Roby of New York state, entered Company E, 5th Regiment, Heavy Artillery, New York Volunteers on March 19, 1862, as a Private, and when he mustered out at Harpers Ferry, Virginia on July 19, 1865 he had earned the rank of Captain.

Very good, with a dark patina showing on the blade, with strong etching. An aged patina is visible on the brass, while the grip shows some loss of texture, minor tearing of the portapee and dents on the acorn. Sheath has turned a dark patina, with hints of gray on the steel. From the Will Hoffeld Collection, acquired from Spencer Moore in July of 1962.