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318TH CAVALRY REGIMENT
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Distinctive Unit Insignia

Distinctive Unit Insignia

Description
A strip of cloth or ribbon 2 inches (5.08 cm) in width composed of a band of white 3/16 inch (.48 cm), blue 7/16 inch (1.11 cm), white 3/4 inch (1.91 cm), blue 7/16 inch (1.11 cm), and white 3/16 inch (.48 cm), bearing two red stars 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) in diameter on the middle white stripe.

Symbolism
The design is a simulation of the municipal flag of Chicago.

Background
The distinctive trimming was approved on 1 April 1924. The method of wear was amended on 18 December 1933.




Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms

Blazon

Shield

Or, two bars Azure, overall a dragons head erased Gules.

Crest

That for the regiments and separate battalions of the Army Reserve:  On a wreath of the colors Or and Azure, the Lexington Minute Man Proper.  The statue of the Minute Man, Captain John Parker (H.H. Kitson, sculptor), stands on the Common in Lexington, Massachusetts.

Motto

FIDE ET ANIMIS (By Faith and Courage).

Symbolism

Shield

The shield is yellow for Cavalry and the two blue bars are taken from Chicagos city flag, where the organization was originally organized.  The dragon is a mythical creature reputed to be of great bravery and mobility, which a Cavalry unit should exemplify.

Crest

The crest is that of the United States Army Reserve.

Background
The coat of arms was approved on 30 March 1932.





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