This sabre was presented to  Lt. Waldo Sprague  in 1862 Sprague was  related to Phil Holcomb on his mother's side. The inscription reads:
The 17th Regiment New York State  Volunteer Infantry was formed early in the war. The Blade is ornately inscribed with name Tiffany & Co. N.Y.  The sword was made by Collins & Co. Hartford Conn. The hilt and trim are brass and the scabbard is leather.  Phil is currently researching his geneology and may find more detail on Waldo. (see also Sprague'.s dress  sword).