Inscription on underside of the hinged guard: "Presented to/Capt. Geo. Wm. Smith/H. Co. 7th Regt. N.G.S.N.Y." Etched blade with Ames marking. With scabbard and a New York National Guard veteran pin. Smith is listed among the captains of the 7th Regiment in the 1873 "Annual Report of the Adjutant-General of the State of New York." In the 1870s the regiment was deployed during the Orange Riots and Labor Riots.

Very good with the blade having an overall bright appearance, pitting and most of the etching remaining, handling wear, clear inscription.