17th Cavalry Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia Crest

CavHooah is proud to offer Ira Green authentic 17th Cavalry Regiment Distinctive Unit Insignia. Full size unit crest for Class A, Dress Blue, and Army Service Uniform (ASU). This insignia is sold as a set of two.

A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a hurt wavy of six voided similarly or superimposed by a silver winged spur.

The winged spur is emblematic of cavalry and speed. The blue ribbon alludes to service with the American Expeditionary Forces.

The distinctive unit insignia was approved in June 1923. It was later amended to revise the description and symbolism on 15 September 1987.