A United States Civil War Era New York State 2Nd Excelsior Brigade Shako Cap Badge Buy Now WWI Edelweiss Division Veterans Badge

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

22 Casualty Clearing Station on November 11

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Robert Bourassa

41 mm x 91 mm

A United States Civil War Era New York State 2Nd Excelsior Brigade Shako Cap Badge Buy Now WWI Edelweiss Division Veterans BadgeThis 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