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US Army Cavalry Branch

Branch Insignia
Branch Insignia

  • Description: Two crossed sabers in scabbards, cutting edge up, 11/16 inch in height, of gold color metal. The cavalry insignia was adopted in 1851. Officers and enlisted personnel assigned to cavalry regiments, cavalry squadrons or separate cavalry troops are authorized to wear the cavalry collar insignia in lieu of their insignia of branch when approved by the MACOM commander. Some of the armor and aviation units are designated cavalry units.


Branch Plaque
Branch Plaque

  • Description: The plaque design has the Cavalry insignia and rim in gold. The background is white and the letters are scarlet.