Standard infantry officer's insignia features dead bullion infantry horn mounted on an oval field of black velvet, measuring 3.25 x 2. Reverse linen cloth backing. Bullion & velvet exhibit moderate wear, w/slight break in outer wire in upper right corner. Reverse stitching tight. Else VG.

Standard field and staff officer's insignia features silver "US" encircled by bullion golden wreath, mounted on black velvet oval w/tin backing, measuring 3" x 2.125". Reverse cloth linen covering, w/metal attaching loop Bullion exhibits tarnish, and the front velvet is mostly worn to the nub, and a tiny pin-sized hole has been punched through at the top of the wreath. Rear linen covering is worn, though its stitching remains tight. Loops good, though bent down flat. Else VG, w/old paper sticker on reverse w/inscription: "Hat badge/ Surg. D. Holt/ 121st NY Inf.".

Daniel M. Holt enlisted on 8/27/1862 as Asst. Surgeon, and was commissioned into field and staff of the 121st New York Infantry. He was discharged 10/16/ 1864. Holt's 121st New York [known as the "Orange and Herkimer" regiment] was organized in August 1862, and was attached to the 2nd Brigade, 1st Division, 6th Army Corps, Army of the Potomac and Army of the Shenandoah…..with which it served through June 1865. During this stretch it participated in all the major engagements of the armies of the Potomac and Shenandoah from Antietam through Lee's surrender at Appomattox. During service the unit lost 226 men killed and mortally wounded and 121 by disease for a total of 347.

A fine pair of ID'D officers cap insignias.