8th Cavalry Regiment
Distinctive Unit Insignia and Coat of Arms

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Description
A demi-horse issuant rampant Argent from a band fessways Or charged with eight mullets Azure pierced of the second, surmounting a ribbon scroll Sable with the regimental motto “HONOR AND COURAGE” of the second.
Symbolism
The eight mullets show the regimental number and Cavalry tradition ascribing the origin of the pierced mullet to the rowel of a spur. This is further indicated by the horse.
Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 10 January 1927. It was amended on 10 January 1967, to correct the description.
Coat of Arms

Blazon
Shield: Azure on a fess Or eight mullets pierced of the field, a demi-horse rampant issuant Argent.
Crest: On a wreath of the colors Or and Azure a grizzly bear passant Sable.
Motto: HONOR AND COURAGE.
Symbolism
The eight mullets show the regimental number and Cavalry tradition ascribing the origin of the pierced mullet to the rowel of a spur. This is further indicated by the horse. The bear is the emblem of California, where the regiment was organized in 1866.
Background: The coat of arms was approved on 29 January 1921. It was amended to correct the symbolism on 10 January 1927.