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Description
English: Description/Blazon

A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of, on a black disc, a shield blazoned: "Per fess Gules and Argent, in chief a stylized crenellated fort Or with three windows Sable, in base two sabers, points up saltirewise surmounted by a spur winged at its tip by a vol of the third," attached below and to the sides of the shield a semi-circular green scroll inscribed "GUARDIANS OF THE LOW COUNTRY" in gold letters.

Symbolism Scarlet and white, the spur and the crossed sabers represent Cavalry. The fort refers to the historic Beaufort Arsenal associated with the unit. The vol attached to the spur denotes quick response to mission requirements and the speed with which operations are carried out. Green recalls association with the Armor Branch. Black indicates strength and solidarity. Gold denotes excellence.

Background

The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 31 October 2003.
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Source TIOH
Author US Army

Licensing

Public domain
This image shows a flag, a coat of arms, a seal or some other official insignia produced by the United States Army Institute of Heraldry. It is in the public domain but its use is restricted by Title 18, United States Code, Section 704 [1] and the Code of Federal Regulations (32 CFR, Part 507) [2], [3]. Permission to use these images in the USA for most commercial purposes must be obtained from The Institute of Heraldry prior to their use.

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DUI of the 202nd Cavalry

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