Garibaldi Guard Stickers

Description: Did you know that Italian Americans fought on both sides during the American Civil War? From 1861-1865, the Union Army even included a Regiment known as the "Garibaldi Guard”, after the famed Italian General, Giuseppe Garibaldi! The 39th New York Infantry Regiment, which saw action in many of the war’s most important battles, wore the plumed hat of the Italian Bersaglieri into battle to honor their Italian Roots! Now you can honor yours and share this often-overlooked chapter in Italian American history by wearing this proud new design honoring the Italian contribution to the Union Cause!