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The Regiment was organized in 1901 and saw service in the Philippines which is indicated by the crossed Bolos. The Cactus symbolizes service along the Mexican Border in 1916. The Horse's Head symbolizes the Cavalry Roots. | The Regiment was organized in 1901 and saw service in the Philippines which is indicated by the crossed Bolos. The Cactus symbolizes service along the Mexican Border in 1916. The Horse's Head symbolizes the Cavalry Roots. | ||
[[Literature]]: Armor-Cavalry Historical Services Division Office of the Chief of Military History, Department of the Army. | [[Literature]]: Armor-Cavalry Historical Services Division Office of the Chief of Military History, Department of the Army. | ||
[[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | [[Category:Military heraldry of the United States]] | ||
[[Category:Army heraldry]] | [[Category:Army heraldry]] | ||
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11TH CAVALRY REGIMENT, US ARMY
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Official blazon
Shield : Or within an orle sable in chief two bolos saltirewise
gules hilted azure and in base a cactus proper
Crest : On a wreath of the colors (or and sable) a horse's head erased sable
Motto : Allons.
Origin/meaning
The Regiment was organized in 1901 and saw service in the Philippines which is indicated by the crossed Bolos. The Cactus symbolizes service along the Mexican Border in 1916. The Horse's Head symbolizes the Cavalry Roots.
Literature: Armor-Cavalry Historical Services Division Office of the Chief of Military History, Department of the Army.