United States. A Civil War Union Army Hardy Hat Badge, C.1860 Archive on loop for suspension marked

on loop for suspension marked “113” for “Hermann Aurich of Dresden”

and carries the facsimile of Group Leader of Group XVII Ostmark (Austria) Ludwig Klupp

Canada: Eagle and wreathing in silver gilt

2nd Brigade

measuring 145 mm x 83 mm

United States. A Civil War Union Army Hardy Hat Badge, C.1860 Archive on loop for suspension markedOval shaped, obverse with the eagle insignia in silver bullion wire, in various textures, on a black velvet base, the outer edge trimmed in beaded copper wire, reverse in a fine dark brown burlap, with hooks top and bottom for attachment to the hat, a pressed cotton based pad affixed in place around the bottom hook, scattered discoloration and interruptions evident in the bullion, measuring 55 mm (w) x 79. 5 mm (h), extremely fine.