A United States Civil War Era New York State 2Nd Excelsior Brigade Shako Cap Badge Auction Archive Accompanied by a Miniature Group

Accompanied by a Miniature Group of Eight: Prussia: Iron Cross 2nd Class (silver and black paint

a second black ink stamp on the left side that appears to be a Canadian Broad Arrow insignia but has faded with time

III (ASN: 0-17124)

This dagger is extremely rare and seldom found

A United States Civil War Era New York State 2Nd Excelsior Brigade Shako Cap Badge Auction Archive Accompanied by a Miniature GroupThis 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