8th Cavalry Regiment

Authorised 10 January 1927

A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 5/16 inches (3.33 cm) in width overall blazoned: On a fess Or eight mullets of the first, pierced of the second and in chief a demi-horse issuant rearing Argent surmounting a ribbon scroll Sable inscribed " HONOR AND COURAGE " in Gold letters. The insignia is to be made in pairs. The coat of arms was approved on 29 January 1921. It was amended to correct the symbolism on 10 January 1927. The insignia was amended to correct and update the blazon of the shield and crest on 29 September 2014.

The coat of arms was approved on 29 January 1921. It was amended to correct the symbolism on 10 January 1927. The insignia was amended to correct and update the blazon of the shield and crest on 29 September 2014.

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 distinctive unit insignia was approved on 10 January 1927. It was amended to correct the description on 10 January 1967. The insignia was amended to correct the description on 29 September 2014.

Authorised 10 January 1927

A Gold color metal and enamel device 1 5/16 inches (3.33 cm) in width overall blazoned: On a fess Or eight mullets of the first, pierced of the second and in chief a demi-horse issuant rearing Argent surmounting a ribbon scroll Sable inscribed " HONOR AND COURAGE " in Gold letters. The insignia is to be made in pairs. The coat of arms was approved on 29 January 1921. It was amended to correct the symbolism on 10 January 1927. The insignia was amended to correct and update the blazon of the shield and crest on 29 September 2014.

The coat of arms was approved on 29 January 1921. It was amended to correct the symbolism on 10 January 1927. The insignia was amended to correct and update the blazon of the shield and crest on 29 September 2014.

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 distinctive unit insignia was approved on 10 January 1927. It was amended to correct the description on 10 January 1967. The insignia was amended to correct the description on 29 September 2014.

Authorised 29 January 1921

Azure, on a fess Or eight mullets of the first, pierced of the second and in chief a demi-horse issuant rearing Argent. On a wreath of the colors Or and Azure a grizzly bear passant Sable. HONOR AND COURAGE.

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.

The coat of arms was approved on 29 January 1921. It was amended to correct the symbolism on 10 January 1927. The insignia was amended to correct and update the blazon of the shield and crest on 29 September 2014.