US Army Unit Crest: 11th Armored Cavalry - Motto: ALLONS
US Army Unit Crest: 11th Armored Cavalry - Motto: ALLONS


 
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Insignia Description
Upon a wreath of the colors (Or and Sable) a horse’s head erased Sable. Contained within: two bolos saltirewise Gules hilted Azure and in base a cactus proper. At the base within a scroll, the motto "ALLONS".

Symbolism
The regiment was organized in 1901 and saw service in the Philippines. This is indicated by the crossed bolos with red blades and blue hilts. The regiment rendered very good service on the Mexican Border in 1916 and this is indicated by the cactus. The regimental colors black and yellow are shown by the shield and the black border within the edge and by the color of the crest which shows against the yellow regimental flag.

History
This insignia was originally approved for the 11th Cavalry on 6 Jan 1925. It was redesignated for the 11th Armored Cavalry on 26 Nov 1951.

Source: The US Army Institute of Heraldry


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