US Army Unit Crest: 3rd Armor Cavalry - Motto: BRAVE RIFLES
US Army Unit Crest: 3rd Armor Cavalry - Motto: BRAVE RIFLES


 
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Insignia Description
A gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/16 inches (2.70cm) in width overall consisting of a gold color metal trumpet, mouthpiece up, entwined vertically with a cord, surmounting a green enamel scroll arced on the left and right and looped below the trumpet, inscribed "BRAVE" on the viewer’s left, "RIFLES" on the viewer’s right, and the numeral "3" centered on the lower segment all in gold color metal.

Symbolism
The green scroll represents the regiment’s original green facing on the uniform. The gold trumpet is from the crest of the coat of arms.

History
The insignia was originally approved for the 3d Cavalry on 25 Nov 1922; amended on 5 Jan 1923; redesignated for the 3d Armored Cavalry regiment on 18 Dec 1951.

Source: The US Army Institute of Heraldry


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