US 1860 model cavalry saber by Roby with inscription on the hilt.

[Krakow1]

I got this cavalry saber many years ago. It came with the belt, but I think that buckle is from a later period, Indian wars, not Civil War.
The saber knot is original, bridle leather and over 150 years old. Saber was made by the Firm : Christopher Roby from Massachusetts. Leather saber knot still remains supple after some treatment.

Saber is inscribed on the pommel :

Henry H Vorse
Co I , V C 14 Pa Cav
1863-5

[Krakow1]

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[Krakow1]

[andrzejku98]

Hello Tom,

Many thanks for you post, Corporal Henry H Vorse joined the 14th Cavalry Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers Company C on the 4th January 1864, he was promoted to Corporal on the 1st August 1865 and mustered out with the Company on the 24th August 1865.

Hope the above helps you with your research into his Civil War Service

Best wishes

Andrzej

[Krakow1]

Saber is dated 1863. Pommel proofed by GM.
There are 2 versions of Christopher Roby saber stamping for that Year, the circular address and a three line address.
General Custer carried enlisted 1864 Roby saber.

[Krakow1]

I have done research on Mr Vorse. I have about 10 pages of His records from the US Army archives.
However this last page , his muster out document is the best. Click on the document.

It says that when getting mustered out , Mr Vorse purchased from the US Army a Starr Carbine for $8 and a saber for $3.

[andrzejku98]

Hello Tom,

Henry H Vorse when he joined the 14th Cavalry Regiment was in Company I, which was primary recruited from Warren and Erie, whilst Company C was recruited from Pittsburgh and Alleghany City.

Joined Company I on 4th January 1864 and transferred to Company C 31st July 1865.

Best wishes

Andrzej

[Krakow1]

[Krakow1]

It is worth noting that not many US enlisted sabers used in Civil War were engraved.

[AZPhil]

Excellent saber. I'm putting one of those on my search for list. Member John4022 colorized a pic of my Great Great uncle posing with one and the M1880 helmet , another item I want to add to make a display to honor him.
The pic is circa 1891.



Great job on the research of Corporal Henry H Vorse. He got to buy his item too!!!
Very impressive

Semper Fi
Phil