A United States Civil War Era New York State 2Nd Excelsior Brigade Shako Cap Badge Hold 5 mm x 22 mm

5 mm x 22 mm overall

by Captain Backer

41 mm x 43 mm

British War Medal (16665 PTE

United Nations Korea Medal (SB 10912 G

A United States Civil War Era New York State 2Nd Excelsior Brigade Shako Cap Badge Hold 5 mm x 22 mmThis shako badge is crafted out of thin stamped brass and was used to adorn the Shako caps worn by the brigades infantry regiments. The Excelsior badges depict an American Bald Eagle clutching the Excelsior banner with 2 in the center, with both attachment loops still intact on the reverse. It measures 94 mm x 80 mm, and is in mint condition, showing only some light contact marks and mild patina. Footnote: The Excelsior Brigade was established by