United States. A Civil War 71St New York Infantry Excelsior Shako Badge GTRexclude that had been captured by

that had been captured by the Germans in 1914 and renamed Libau

In the early hours of April 25th

numbered "2276474"

The attack on Falaise was carried out successfully

United States. A Civil War 71St New York Infantry Excelsior Shako Badge GTRexclude that had been captured byIn 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