A United States Civil War Era New York State 2Nd Excelsior Brigade Shako Cap Badge Buy Now with dark toned silver frame

with dark toned silver frame

41 mm x 91 mm

in the center is embroidered in silvery/aluminum threads " F

by maker Carl Jacobs & Co

WWI Edelweiss Division Veterans Badge 1914-1918 - Die-stamped tin

A United States Civil War Era New York State 2Nd Excelsior Brigade Shako Cap Badge Buy Now with dark toned silver frameThis 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