Brandy Station, Va. Band Of The 114th Pennsylvania Infantry (Zouaves) (U.S. Civil War) Pint Glass 16oz

Brandy Station, Va. Band of the 114th Pennsylvania Infantry (Zouaves) (U.S. Civil War) The Brandy Station, Virginia band of the 114th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment, popularly known as Zouaves, was a musical unit within the United States Army during the American Civil War. Formed in 1862, this infantry regiment was known for its distinctive North African-style uniforms, which included red fez caps and baggy trousers, inspired by French Foreign Legionnaires who served in Algeria, called Zouaves. The band's role was to provide entertainment and boost morale among the troops during this tumultuous period. The 114th Pennsylvania Infantry saw action at several battles, including the Battle of Brandy Station, the largest cavalry battle of the Civil War, hence the name associated with their band. The band's history remains significant in military music and the broader context of the U.S. Civil War era.