8th Cavalry Regiment
Distinctive Unit Insignia and Coat of Arms
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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.
Highlights - CTA
Memoirs of the First Team in Vietnam – Special Reprint Edition
The Association along with Acclaim Press are having the Memoirs of the First Team in Vietnam reprinted. Most of our Vietnam Veterans may have received their as they left country or later through the mail. We have had numerous requests over the years for that particular book. As it would be, The Association had an […]
Special Annoucements
Public Request for Division Assets (Band/Horse Cav Detachment/Honor Guard)
Need to request a Division asset: the Band, Horse CAV Detachment, or Honor Guard? Fill out the provided DD Form 2536 and email it to: SFC Kristin M. Chandler at usarmy.hood.1-cd.mbx.1cd-division-comrel@mail.mil. If you have any questions about filling out the form call SFC Chandler at 254-288-2601. DD2536 Asset Request Form
