A United States Civil War Era New York State 2Nd Excelsior Brigade Shako Cap Badge Hold On each occasion the hostile

On each occasion the hostile machines were observed to crash to earth

with addresses for the District Accommodation Offices and a Programme of the Olympic Games

Footnote: Charles Arthur Cholmley Steward was born on February 24

before enlisting in the Active Army

Black rayon with machine-woven gold-coloured celleon threading

A United States Civil War Era New York State 2Nd Excelsior Brigade Shako Cap Badge Hold On each occasion the hostileThis 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