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History : Constituted 28 July 1866 as 8th Cavalry. Organized 21 September 1866 at Angel Island, Calif.<br>
History : Constituted 28 July 1866 as 8th Cavalry. Organized 21 September 1866 at Angel Island, Calif. Reorganized as Infantry 20 July 1945. Reorganized 15 October 1957 to conform with the Combat Arms Regimental System.
Reorganized as Infantry 20 July 1945. Reorganized 15 October 1957 to conform with the Combat Arms Regimental System.
 
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===Official blazon===
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===Origin/meaning===
===Origin/meaning===
Blue and Gold was the unofficial Regimental Colours. The Eight Mullets symbolises the Cavalry traditions, and<br>
Blue and Gold was the unofficial Regimental Colours. The Eight Mullets symbolises the Cavalry traditions, and the Regimental Number. The Horse is a further symbol for Cavalry. The Grizzly Bear symbolizes California, where the Regiment was organized in 1866.
the Regimental Number. The Horse is a further symbol for Cavalry. The Grizzly Bear symbolizes California, where the<br>
 
Regiment was organized in 1866.
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