A United States Civil War Era New York State 2Nd Excelsior Brigade Shako Cap Badge Auction Archive 1911) on page 3

1911) on page 3

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10th Battalion South Australia AIF Button (printed in purple and blue inks on white paper

12 mm x 18

light scuffing evident on the reverse centrepiece

A United States Civil War Era New York State 2Nd Excelsior Brigade Shako Cap Badge Auction Archive 1911) on page 3This 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