Image: 11CRDUI
Description: From http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Armored/11th%20Armored%20Cavalry.htm DISTINCTIVE UNIT INSIGNIA. Description: Shield: Or, within an orle Sable in chief two bolos saltirewise Gules hilted Azure and in base a cactus proper. Crest: Upon a wreath of the colors (Or and Sable) a horseâs head erased Sable. Motto: ALLONS. Symbolism: The regiment was organized in 1901 and saw service in the Philippines. This is indicated by the crossed bolos with red blades and blue hilts. The regiment rendered very good service on the Mexican Border in 1916 and this is indicated by the cactus. The regimental colors black and yellow are shown by the shield and the black border within the edge and by the color of the crest which shows against the yellow regimental flag. Background: This insignia was originally approved for the 11th Cavalry on 6 Jan 1925. It was redesignated for the 11th Armored Cavalry on 26 Nov 1951. - US Army Institute Of Heraldry
Title: 11CRDUI
Credit: http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/Armored/11th%20Armored%20Cavalry.htm
Author: United States Army Institute of Heraldry
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