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History: Constituted 5 May 1861 as 3rd Cavalry. | History:Constituted 5 May 1861 as 3rd Cavalry. Organized 18 June 1861 at Pittsburgh, Pa. Redesignated 3 August 1861 as 6th Cavalry. Mechanized 21 July 1942. | ||
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===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
Shield : Azure, a unicorn rampant or.<br> | Shield:Azure, a unicorn rampant or.<br> | ||
Crest : On a wreath of the colors an imperial Chinese dragon rampant or lined azure, grasping in its dexter<br> | Crest:On a wreath of the colors an imperial Chinese dragon rampant or lined azure, grasping in its dexter<br> | ||
claw four arrows sable, armed and feathered gules.<br> | claw four arrows sable, armed and feathered gules.<br> | ||
Motto : Ducit Amor Patriae (Led by Love of Country) | Motto:Ducit Amor Patriae (Led by Love of Country) | ||
===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
The Unicorn symbolizes knightly virtues and fighting aggresiveness. The Blue Colour indicated the Colour of the Federal Uniforms during The Civil War. The Chinese Dragon symbolises the Regiment's entrance into the Forbidden City in Peking in 1900. Participation in the Indian Wars is symbolized by the Bundle of Arrows. | The Unicorn symbolizes knightly virtues and fighting aggresiveness. The Blue Colour indicated the Colour of the Federal Uniforms during The Civil War. The Chinese Dragon symbolises the Regiment's entrance into the Forbidden City in Peking in 1900. Participation in the Indian Wars is symbolized by the Bundle of Arrows. | ||
[[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]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:41, 13 August 2024
6TH CAVALRY REGIMENT, US ARMY
History:Constituted 5 May 1861 as 3rd Cavalry. Organized 18 June 1861 at Pittsburgh, Pa. Redesignated 3 August 1861 as 6th Cavalry. Mechanized 21 July 1942.
 (Coat of Arms) |
 (Distinctive Unit Insignia) |
Official blazon
Shield:Azure, a unicorn rampant or.
Crest:On a wreath of the colors an imperial Chinese dragon rampant or lined azure, grasping in its dexter
claw four arrows sable, armed and feathered gules.
Motto:Ducit Amor Patriae (Led by Love of Country)
Origin/meaning
The Unicorn symbolizes knightly virtues and fighting aggresiveness. The Blue Colour indicated the Colour of the Federal Uniforms during The Civil War. The Chinese Dragon symbolises the Regiment's entrance into the Forbidden City in Peking in 1900. Participation in the Indian Wars is symbolized by the Bundle of Arrows. Literature: Armor-Cavalry Historical Services Division Office of the Chief of Military History, Department of the Army.