Нарукавный знак 278 бронекавалерийского полка СВ США
Description
On a disc 2 5/8 inches (6.67 cm) in diameter a white-edged blue triskelion with lower leg vertical between three white five-pointed stars on a green background all enclosed by a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) white border.
Symbolism
The green background with three stars refers to the hickory tree crest of the Tennessee Army National Guard. The wavy blue three-armed partition represents the coming together of the Holston and the French Broad Rivers to form the beginning of the Tennessee River in Knoxville, where the Regiment’s headquarters is located.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 278th Infantry Brigade on 19 March 1974. It was redesignated for the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment on 19 August 1977. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-573)
Нарукавный знак 11-го бронекавалерийского полка СВ США
Description
On a shield 2 3/4 inches (6.99 cm) in width overall divided diagonally from upper right to lower left, the upper portion red and the lower portion white, a rearing black horse facing to the left all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) black border.
Symbolism
The colors red and white are the traditional Cavalry colors and the rearing black horse alludes to the “Black Horse” nickname of the 11th Armored Cavalry.
Background
This insignia was approved on 1 May 1967. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-451)
Нарукавный знак 316-го бронекавалерийского полка СВ США
Description
A yellow shield-shaped device 3 1/2 inches (8.89 cm) in height and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in width overall bearing a smaller shield separated scarlet above and white below by a gold lightning flash, from top right to bottom left, surmounted by a yellow sheathed cavalry saber bendwise hilt to base, all within an orle of eight black mullets, the whole device edged by a black 1/8 inch (.32 cm) border.
Symbolism
The shield shape of the device symbolizes defense and protection of the United States. The color black and the eight stars represent the Eighth Tank Destroyer Group from which the unit was formed. The lightning flash denotes speed, mobility, and effectiveness, the characteristics of the combined forces with which the Brigade cooperates. The saber refers to Cavalry missions and operations. Scarlet and white represent Cavalry; gold (yellow) denote excellence.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 14 November 2008. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-983)
Нарукавный знак 116-й бронекавалерийской бригадной тактической группы СВ США
Description
A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/16 inches (2.70 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Or, on a fess wavy Azure a gliding snake of the field. Attached below the shield a blue scroll inscribed “SINE MORA” in gold.
Symbolism
The shield is yellow (Or) for Cavalry. The fess wavy and the gliding snake represent the Snake River, in the valley of which the Regiment was located.
Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 116th Cavalry Regiment on 18 November 1926. It was redesignated for the 183d Field Artillery Regiment on 15 November 1940. It was redesignated for the 183d Field Artillery Battalion on 13 September 1943. The insignia was redesignated for the 116th Armored Cavalry Regiment on 19 June 1950. It was redesignated for the 116th Cavalry Regiment with the description revised effective 1 September 1989.
Нарукавный знак 14-го бронекавалерийского полка СВ США
Description
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Or, a bend Azure between a Moro kris paleways point up Sable, and a rattlesnake coiled to strike Gules. Attached below the shield a blue scroll inscribed “SUIVEZ MOI” in Gold letters.
Symbolism
The shield is yellow for cavalry, the bend is in the color of the uniform worn at the time of the regiment’s formation (1901). The kris is for Moro campaigns and the rattlesnake for service on the Mexican border.
Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 14th Cavalry Regiment on 30 April 1940. It was redesignated for the 14th Armored Cavalry Regiment on 6 April 1949. It was redesignated with the description updated for the 14th Cavalry Regiment on 28 August 2000. The insignia was amended to correct the description on 7 January 2004.
Нарукавный знак 6-го бронекавалерийского полка СВ США
Description
A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in height overall consisting of a shield blazoned: Azure, a unicorn rampant, Or.
Symbolism
The Regiment took part in the eastern campaigns of the Civil War, its outstanding feats being at Williamsburg, Virginia, 1862, when it assaulted intrenched works, and at Fairfield, Pennsylvania, 1863. At Fairfield the unit engaged two enemy brigades of cavalry, completely neutralizing them and saving the supply trains of the Army, but in the process was literally cut to pieces. This is symbolized by the unicorn, held to represent the knightly virtues and, in the rampant position, a symbol of fighting aggressiveness, combined with speed and activity. The shield is blue, the color of the Federal uniform in the Civil War.
Background
The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 6th Cavalry Regiment on 11 August 1922. It was redesignated for the 6th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron (Mechanized) on 24 July 1944. It was redesignated for the 6th Constabulary Squadron on 21 January 1948. It was redesignated for the 6th Armored Cavalry Regiment on 18 March 1949. The insignia was amended to delete the motto on 23 May 1957. The insignia was redesignated for the 6th Cavalry Regiment on 9 September 1974.
Нарукавный знак 6-й бронекавалерийской бригады СВ США
Description
A heater-shaped shield 2 5/16 inches (5.87cm) in width and 3 ¼ inches (8.26cm) in height overall with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) black border around a field divided diagonally from upper right to lower left with scarlet above and white below and just below center two crossed yellow sabres with hilts to base.
Symbolism
The colors red and white are the old guidon colors of Cavalry units and the crossed sabres are adopted from the former Cavalry branch insignia.
Background
The insignia was approved 21 Feb 1975. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-582)
Нарукавный знак 3-го бронекавалерийского полка СВ США
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Description
On a green disc with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border 2 3/4 inches (6.99 cm) in diameter overall, a yellow trumpet bound with a gray cord and with mouthpiece up in front of and extending above a green scroll of three loops edged in yellow and bearing in gray letters the word “Brave” to the left of the trumpet and the word “Rifles” to the right of the trumpet and the numeral “3” also in gray immediately below the trumpet bell.
Symbolism
The device on the disc is similar to the Regiment’s distinctive insignia. The color green and yellow (gold) trumpet refer to the organization of the Regiment in 1846 as the Regiment of Mounted Riflemen with uniform facings of green and an insignia consisting of a gold trumpet. The words “Brave Rifles” are from the accolade given the Regiment by General Winfield Scott, Commanding General of the Army, for its action at Chapultepec during the Mexican War and the gray color of the letters and numerical designation in simulating the color of steel allude to the Regimental Motto “Blood and Steel” which was derived from the same accolade (“Brave Rifles! Veterans! You have been baptized in fire and blood and have come out steel.”) The shoulder sleeve insignia has been worn by the Regiment since 1944, when it was recognized for wear by General George S. Patton, Commanding General, Third United States Army and 28th Colonel of Regiment, 1938-1940.
Background
The insignia was originally approved for the 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment on 12 June 1967. It was redesignated effective 16 November 2011, for the 3d Cavalry Regiment with the description updated. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-458)
Нарукавный знак 2-го бронекавалерийского полка СВ США
Description
On a black disc within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) yellow border 2 3/4 inches (6.99 cm) in diameter overall, a yellow octagonal with concave sides a green scalloped circle bearing a white fleur-de-lis all above a green motto scroll bearing the inscription “Toujours Prêt” in yellow letters.
Symbolism
The design of the shoulder sleeve insignia is based on the Regiment’s distinctive insignia, badge type, approved 28 April 1924. The yellow octagonal simulates the eight pointed star insignia worn by dragoons, the 2d Cavalry having been originally formed as the Second Regiment of Dragoons in 1836. The green scalloped circle, simulating a palmetto leaf, represents the Regiment’s first action against the Seminole Indians in Florida, where the palmetto leaf grows in abundance. The fleur-de-lis is for combat service in France in both World War I and World War II. The motto "Toujours Prêt” (Always Ready) expresses the spirit and élan of the Regiment.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 2d Armored Cavalry Regiment on 23 June 1967. It was amended to change the symbolism on 9 October 1967. The insignia was redesignated effective 16 April 2005, with the description updated, for the 2d Cavalry Regiment. (TIOH Drawing Number A-1-459)
Нарукавный знак 21-ой кавалерийской дивизии Сухопутных войск США
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Description
On a shield divided bend sinisterwise red and white with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) black border, 3 3/8 inches (8.57 cm) in height and 2 3/8 inches (6.03 cm) in width overall, a yellow eagle in flight.
Symbolism
The eagle in flight refers to the unit’s heritage as the Combat Aviation Training Brigade and the Apache Training Brigade. Red and white are the colors designated for cavalry units.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 11 April 1997. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-831)
Нарукавный знак 2-ой кавалерийской дивизии Сухопутных войск США
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Description
On a yellow Norman shield with a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) green border 5 1/4 inches (13.34 cm) in height and 3 13/16 inches (9.68 cm) in width overall, a blue chevron below two eight-pointed blue stars.
Symbolism
The shield is yellow, the Cavalry color. The stars are taken from the coat of arms of the 2d Regimental Cavalry which was formerly a unit of the division.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was approved on 3 May 1928. (TIOH Dwg. No. A-1-272)
Нарукавный знак 1-ой кавалерийской дивизии Сухопутных войск США
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
Description
On a yellow triangular Norman shield with rounded corners 5 1/4 inches (13.34 cm) in height overall, a black diagonal stripe extending over the shield from upper left to lower right and in the upper right a black horse's head cut off diagonally at the neck all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) green border.
Symbolism
The color yellow, the traditional Cavalry color, and the horse's head refer to the Division's original Cavalry structure. Black, symbolic of iron, alludes to the transition to tanks and armor. The black diagonal stripe represents a sword baldric and is a mark of military honor; it also implies movement "up the field" and thus symbolizes aggressive élan and attack. The one diagonal bend, as well as the one horse's head, also alludes to the Division's numerical designation.
Background
The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved for the 1st Cavalry Division on 3 January 1921, with several variations in colors of the bend and horse's head to reflect the subordinate elements of the division. The current design was authorized for wear by all subordinate elements of the Division on 11 December 1934, and previous authorization for the variations was cancelled. The insignia was redesignated for the 1st Air Cavalry Division on 5 August 1968. It was redesignated for 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) on 10 September 1968. The insignia was redesignated for the 1st Cavalry Division on 24 May 1971.