Shoulder Straps and CDV of General Schuyler Hamilton Grandson of Alexander Hamilton / SOLD

Shoulder Straps and CDV of General Schuyler Hamilton Grandson of Alexander Hamilton - Inventory Number: IDE 254 / SOLD

Very nice standing view of Hamilton as a Colonel by Matthew Brady

Wonderful original pair of Brigadier General Shoulder Straps. Straps feature double gold bullion borders and rank devices, black velvet centers, and cloth backs with open centers and visible stitching.

General Schuyler Hamilton

Upon the outbreak of the Civil War, he left his crops and volunteered as a private in the Seventh Regiment, New York National Guard. He worked on the staff of Gen. Benjamin Butler and was rapidly promoted, becoming a lieutenant colonel on the staff of General Scott as military secretary, and renewing his acquaintance with Gen. William T. Sherman.

He was promoted to brigadier general of volunteers in November 1861 and served as a staff officer in the Department of the Missouri. At the Battle of Island Number Ten, Hamilton led the 2nd Division in the Army of the Mississippi. He was transferred to command the 3rd Division throughout much of the Siege of Corinth. Toward the close of that campaign Hamilton was elevated to command the Right Wing of the Army of the Mississippi, consisting of the 3rd and 4th Divisions. In September 1862, he was selected for promotion to major general but this promotion was never confirmed.

In 1863 he was compelled to resign, due to a prolonged illness. President Lincoln, with whom he had maintained a correspondence during the war, regretfully accepted the resignation. After the war, he joined the New York Commandery of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States.

Comes housed in 14 x 8 riker display case with red velvet and descriptive card.

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Inventory Number: IDE 254 / SOLD