Civil war and navy presentation sword12/17/2023 ![]() 31, 1862.” between the top two mounts on the scabbard's obverse. by the Officers of his staff / June 1863 / Shiloh, April 7, 1862, Stone River, Dec. Each mount features ornate castings of floral and scroll designs. The counterguard terminates in a quillon that is shaped like a lion's head. The counterguard is ovular and bowl shaped and is similarly decorated with floral spray castings and laurel leaves. There is an eagle casting the bears the US shield on the base of the guard. The knuckle guard is decorated in a casting of floral sprays in the center and laurel leaves on the sides. The pommel is in the shape of an eagle's head. ![]() The grip is shark skin with a three wire medley that wraps around the grip 11 times in a spiral. The gold chasing on the reverse creates a flag and a classical style helmet. The gold chasing on the obverse is in the shape of two flags, military trophies, and a shield. The silver decorations consist of floral sprays and designs. Both sides of the blade are decorated in silver and gold chasing. The blade of this sword is long, straight, and single-edged. He fought at Shiloh and Stones River where he was wounded, yet credited with saving the Union Line at “Hell’s Half Acre.” He continued to serve in the Army until his death in 1887. Hazen was wounded in action against the Comanche in Texas prior to the Civil War. Hazen by the Officers of his staff in June 1863 Description West Point graduate William B. Description (Brief) Presented to General William B. Object Details recipient Hazen, William Babcock Schuyler, Hartley & Graham maker of blade Luneschloss, Paul D. ![]()
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