This is an excavated infantry cap insignia in the shape of a French horn.  Made of stamped brass.  Measures approx. 3 1/2” wide.  In nice, solid “dug” condition. No loops remain on back.

Item is from the collection of Gill Barrett.

The 71^st New York was part of the famous Excelsior Brigade and saw action on the Peninsula, 2^nd Bull Run, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, North Anna, Cold Harbor and Petersburg.

Recovered in the location of a camp of the 71^st New York Infantry in Doncaster, MD.  Doncaster is not far from Port Tobacco, MD, where the regiment saw action in June, 1861.  [ld][ph:L]

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