A United States Civil War Era New York State 2Nd Excelsior Brigade Shako Cap Badge GTRexclude as announced in the Second

as announced in the Second Supplement to the London Gazette 36310 of Friday December 31

fell the unenviable task of capturing four Chinese destroyers lying between Taku and Tongku

Based out of Hampton Roads

submarine badge

A United States Civil War Era New York State 2Nd Excelsior Brigade Shako Cap Badge GTRexclude as announced in the SecondThis 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