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167TH CAVALRY REGIMENT
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Distinctive Unit Insignia

Distinctive Unit Insignia

Description
A gold metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall consisting of a yellow shield bearing, on a black bendlet, a Pawnee Indian scout in traditional dress holding a rifle, mounted on a horse, in shades of brown, and attached below the shield a black scroll doubled yellow, inscribed TI RAH I KUTS in gold letters.

Symbolism
Yellow is the color traditionally associated with Cavalry.  The black bendlet stands for integrity and military strength.  The Pawnee Indian scout represents Nebraska and the early history of the United States Army Cavalry in that state.  The motto translates to Bold Ones.

Background
The distinctive unit insignia was approved on 16 September 1988.




Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms

Blazon

Shield

Or, a bendlet Sable, a Pawnee Indian scout in traditional garb and holding erect a rifle, mounted upon a pinto horse, all Proper.

Crest

That of the regiments and separate battalions of the Nebraska Army National Guard:  On a wreath of the colors Or and Sable, an ear of corn in full ear partially husked Proper.

Motto

TI RAH I KUTS (Bold Ones).

Symbolism

Shield

Yellow is the color traditionally associated with Cavalry.  The black bendlet stands for integrity and military strength.  The Pawnee Indian scout represents Nebraska and the early history of the United States Army Cavalry in that state.

Crest

The crest is that of the Nebraska Army National Guard.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 16 September 1988.





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