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  2. United States Cavalry - Wikipedia

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    Cavalry in United States military heraldry is represented in a number of ways: Branch insignia: Two crossed sabers in scabbards, cutting edge up, 11/16-inch in height, of gold color metal. The cavalry insignia was adopted in 1851.

  3. United States Army branch insignia - Wikipedia

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    Cavalry. CV Yellow Two crossed sabers in scabbards (right over left), cutting edge up, 17 millimeters (11 ⁄ 16 in) in height, of gold color metal. Cyber Corps. CY Steel Gray and Black Piping: Two crossed lightning bolts, surmounted by a vertical dagger, pointed up, all gold, 13/16 inches in height and 1 7/16 inch wide [5] Dental Corps. DC

  4. Cavalry Stetson - Wikipedia

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    The Cavalry Stetson is a cavalry traditional headgear within the United States Army, typical worn by cavalrymen in the late 1860s, named after its creator John B. Stetson. In the modern U.S. Army, the Stetson was revived as an unofficial headgear for the sake of esprit de corps in the cavalry .

  5. Unofficial badges of the United States military - Wikipedia

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    The CCB would recognize specific armor, cavalry, field artillery and combat engineer soldiers who served in units purposefully reorganized to routinely conduct infantry-unique close combat missions and were personally present and under fire while conducting those types of missions. This badge would not honor the combat service of soldiers of ...

  6. National Society of Blackjacks - Wikipedia

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    The crossed sabers are also the symbol of the U.S. Cavalry. [1] The torch symbolizes the eternal flame of friendship, scholarship, knowledge, and indomitable leadership. [1] The colors of the Blackjacks are yellow gold and black. [2] Yellow is the United States Cavalry branch color and was selected to represent Pershing's service as a cavalry ...

  7. Cavalry in the American Civil War - Wikipedia

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    A Union cavalry soldier with saber and Lefaucheux pistol; the brass guards on his shoulders were designed to protect against saber cuts Union Cavalry capture Confederate artillery. The Union started the war with five Regular mounted regiments: the 1st and 2nd U.S. Dragoons, the 1st Mounted Rifles, and the 1st and 2nd Cavalry.

  8. Flags of the Confederate States of America - Wikipedia

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    These flags for infantry and cavalry were to measure 37 by 54 inches. The white edging cross was about 2 inches wide and was often filled with battle honors. The stars were from 3 ½ inches to 4, and a 6 inch wide cross. Flags for artillery 30 by 41 inches overall.

  9. Flags of the United States Armed Forces - Wikipedia

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    This pennant, white with a blue cross (or blue tablets and Star of David for Jewish services), is the only flag authorized to be flown above the national ensign, and only when at sea. In addition, hospital ships display the Red Cross. Ships and units ashore may also fly burgees displaying unit citations. Flags can also be used for signaling.