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8TH CAVALRY REGIMENT

Distinctive Unit Insignia. Description: A demi-horse issuant rampant Argent from a band fessways Or charged with eight mullets Azure pierced of the second, surmounting a ribbon scroll Sable with the regimental motto "HONOR AND COURAGE" of the second.
         Symbolism: The eight mullets show the regimental number and Cavalry tradition ascribing the origin of the pierced mullet to the rowel of a spur. This is further indicated by the horse.
         Background: The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 10 January 1927 . It was amended on 10 January 1967 , to correct the description.

Coat of Arms.
         Blazon:
                 Shield: Azure on a fess Or eight mullets pierced of the field, a demi-horse rampant issuant Argent.
                 Crest: On a wreath of the colors Or and Azure a grizzly bear passant Sable.
                 Motto: HONOR AND COURAGE.
         Symbolism: The eight mullets show the regimental number and Cavalry tradition ascribing the origin of the pierced mullet to the rowel of a spur. This is further indicated by the horse. The bear is the emblem of California , where the regiment was organized in 1866.
         Background: The coat of arms was approved on 29 January 1921 . It was amended to correct the symbolism on 10 January 1927 .  

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Paul Grandy - B Company 1/8th Cav