The sword carried by Robert Gould Shaw, the commander of the 54th Massachusetts Voluntary Infantry, which was lost at Battery Wagner in 1863, Β has been located and donated to the Massachusetts Historic Society.
The 54th MA was the first black regiment in the union commanded by all white officers. Β The weapon was believed used during the war by the confederates and was returned to the Shaw family two years after the fatal assault on Battery Wagner.
Wonderful piece of history to have been recovered. Hope it will be placed on display somewhere that lots of people can see it and recognize the bravery it took to wear and exercise the authority of.
It should be destroyed because it was carried by a Confederate Officer and they were all racists.
Incredible find, especially for history buffs.
For the many who now are clearly ignorant of history and have never stepped foot on the hallowed ground of a battlefield, it means nothing. But, the same people will demand the removal of monuments and flags that represent the bravery and battle smarts of the Confederacy.
Bull-26, Massachusetts was part of the Union. Col. Shaw was a true Blue, loyal Union officer. See the movie
By the way, Jim Crow was instituted in the South to prevent blacks from voting Republican. LBJ tricked their descendants into voting Demo(n)crat
I am pleased that the sword has finally been given a rightful place to acknowledge Col. Shaw’s leadership and bravery.
I think Bull-26 was merely being snarkie.
Geeknerd, read the article. After Shaw was killed it was recovered and carried by a Confederate Officer, therefor my statement is correct.
Bayouwulf, You are correct.
I hope it’s given a place of Honor and can be viewed by the people.
The racist Union troops marched the Indians on the trail of tears after they defeated the South. So this sword should be destroyed as a symbol of racisty racism (sarcasm)
Jon, I like the way you think!
Send it to me. It will be honored and cared for.