2 Armored Cavalry
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Unit
Insignia
- Description: A
metal and enamel device one inch (2.54cm) in height
consisting of a gold eight pointed star of rays
surmounted by a green palmetto leaf charged with a
silver color fleur-de-lis, on a green enameled ribbon
scroll forming the base of the device, the regimental
motto "Toujours Prêt" in gold metal
letters.
- Symbolism: The
distinctive unit insignia was originally authorized for
the 2d Cavalry Regiment on 16 Jan 1923. The insignia was
amended on 28 Apr 1924. On the 23 Mar 1931 it was
amended. It was redesignated for the 2d Constabulary
Squadron on 21 Jan 1948. The insignia was redesignated
for the 2d Armored Cavalry Regiment (US Constabulary) on
17 Mar 1949. It was redesignated for the 2d Armored
Cavalry Regiment on 1Sep 1955. The distinctive unit
insignia was amended on 20 Aug 1965 to change the
description.
- Background: N/A
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Shoulder
Sleeve Insignia
- Description: On
a black disc within a 1/8 inch (.32cm) yellow border 2 ¾
inches (6.99cm) 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 Apr 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
elan of the Regiment.
- Background: The
shoulder sleeve insignia was authorized on 23 Jun 1967.
It was amended to change the symbolism on 9 Oct 1967.
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Coat
of Arms
- Description:
Shield: Tenné, a dragoon in the uniform of the
Mexican War mounted on a white horse brandishing a saber
and charging a Mexican field gun defended by a gunner
armed with a rammer all proper, in chief two
eight-pointed mullets Or. Crest: On a wreath of the
colors (Or and Tenné) the head dress of the
dragoons of 1836 Proper. Motto: Toujours Prêt.
- Symbolism: The
color of the facings of the old dragoon regiment was
orange, which is used for the field of the shield; the
insignia was an eight-pointed star of gold, two of them
(conforming with the numerical designation) are placed
on the shield. The traditional episode in the regiment
is the charge of Captain May’s squadron on the
Mexican artillery at Resaca de la Palma which is
commemorated by the principal charge on the shield. The
crest is self-explanatory.
- Background: The
coat of arms was originally authorized for the 2d
Calvary Regiment on 6 Aug 1920. It was amended on 28 Apr
1924. The coat of arms was redesignated for the 2d
Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron on 31 Jul 1944. On 26
Nov 1946 it was redesignated for the 2d Constabulary
Squadron. It was redesignated for the 2d Armored Cavalry
Regiment (US Constabulary) on 17 Mar 1949. The coat of
arms was redesignated to the 2d Armored Cavalry on 1 Sep
1955.
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