United States. A Civil War 71St New York Infantry Excelsior Shako Badge GTRexclude completely finished in black

completely finished in black

and Medal for Merit

numbered "2276474"

In the early hours of April 25th

United States. A Civil War 71St New York Infantry Excelsior Shako Badge GTRexclude completely finished in blackIn silvered bronze numbers ""7"" and ""1"" forming the number ""71"", mounted to a die stamped bronze gilt base, unmarked, 81 mm (w) x 93 mm (h), scattered silvering and gilt wear, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Excelsior Brigade was a military unit in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Mainly composed of infantry regiments raised in the state of New York primarily by former U. S. Congressman Daniel Sickles, the brigade served in