Product Description
Army Crest 7th Cavalry Regiment
Motto: "Garry Owen"
*Three (3) Piece Set Includes: 2/Pins & 1/Patch*
Made in USA
Condition: NEW
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Symbolism:
The color gold, or yellow, is symbolic of the Cavalry service. Yellow being the color of the facings on the old blue uniform at the time the Regiment was first organized.
The horseshoe is adapted from the Regimental coat of arms. The 7 nail holes alluding to the unit's numerical designation.
The gauntlet and saber at the "Charge" position are also adapted from the coat of arms and represent the "Cavalry Charge" and the battle heritage of the Regiment.
"Gary Owen" is the name of a song which became a favorite of General Custer and once was used as a battle song in the Indian Wars.
