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Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 3/32 inches (2.78 cm) in height overall, blazoned: Or, a horse rampant Gules bridled of the field, in dexter chief a fleur-de-lis of the second and in sinister chief a prickly pear cactus Proper. Attached below the shield a Gold scroll inscribed "WE MAINTAIN" in Red.
         Symbolism: Yellow is the color traditionally associated with Cavalry. The "red horse," symbolizing the popular name of the regiment, is in a rampant position to denote aggressiveness and is bridled to indicate discipline. The prickly pear cactus represents service on the Mexican Border and the fleur-de-lis signifies service in France during World War I of the original 113th Cavalry.
         Background: The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 113th Regiment Cavalry, Iowa National Guard on 12 February 1927 . It was redesignated for the 113th Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion on 8 June 1950 . It was redesignated for the 113th Armor, Iowa National Guard on 31 October 1960 . The insignia was redesignated for the 113th Cavalry Regiment effective 1 September 1992 , with the description and symbolism revised.

Coat of Arms.
         Blazon:
                 Shield: : Or, a horse rampant Gules bridled of the field, in dexter chief a fleur-de-lis of the second and in sinister chief a prickly pear cactus Proper.
                 Crest: That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Iowa National Guard: On a wreath of the colors, Or and Gules, a hawk's head erased Proper.
                 Motto: WE MAINTAIN.
         Symbolism:
                 Shield: Yellow is the color traditionally associated with Cavalry. The "red horse," symbolizing the popular name of the regiment, is in a rampant position to denote aggressiveness and is bridled to indicate discipline. The prickly pear cactus represents service on the Mexican Border and the fleur-de-lis signifies service in France during World War I of the original 113th Cavalry.
                 Crest: The crest is that of the Iowa Army National Guard.
         Background: The coat of arms was originally approved for the 113th Regiment Cavalry, Iowa National Guard on 11 February 1927 . It was redesignated for the 113th Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion on 8 June 1950 . It was redesignated for the 113th Armor, Iowa National Guard on 31 October 1960 . The coat of arms was redesignated for the 113th Cavalry Regiment effective 1 September 1992 , with the symbolism revised.