A United States Civil War Era New York State 2Nd Excelsior Brigade Shako Cap Badge Archive A Second War American Army

A Second War American Army Air Force Navigator Badge by NS Meyer - Sterling silver

of blue wool construction

On October 25

the outer ring in rolled aluminum wire

A United States Civil War Era New York State 2Nd Excelsior Brigade Shako Cap Badge Archive A Second War American ArmyThis 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