Original U.S. Civil War XXIII 23rd Corps (Union Army) 1st Division Cap Badge Iraq The stitching around the edge

The stitching around the edge is almost completely intact

being made of plastic

Each Martini-Henry bears a date from the 1880's (Dates vary within the 1880’s)

The liners were made in Finland also by Friitala Nahka Oy

Original U.S. Civil War XXIII 23rd Corps (Union Army) 1st Division Cap Badge Iraq The stitching around the edgeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of a small XXIII Corps, 1st Division badge as worn on the various types of uniform caps of the Union Army. The badge measures approximately 1 x 1 and is in great shape for the age. There is material loss due to age, wear and mothing but it still retains its proper appearance. The badge looks to have originally been velvet with most of the velvet now worn away. There is a thin strand of