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
