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The cedar tree commemorates the Regiment's baptism of fire at Cedar Mountain, 9 August 1862, where it performed its mission with such success as to receive special mention from General Prince, the brigade commander. The five-bastioned fort, the badge of the 5th Corps at Santiago during the war with Spain. The Katipunan sun refers to campaign participation during the Philippine Insurrection. Crest: The arrows of the crest and the rattlesnake skin, an Indian emblem of war, allude to eight campaigns during the Indian Wars. | The cedar tree commemorates the Regiment's baptism of fire at Cedar Mountain, 9 August 1862, where it performed its mission with such success as to receive special mention from General Prince, the brigade commander. The five-bastioned fort, the badge of the 5th Corps at Santiago during the war with Spain. The Katipunan sun refers to campaign participation during the Philippine Insurrection. Crest: The arrows of the crest and the rattlesnake skin, an Indian emblem of war, allude to eight campaigns during the Indian Wars. | ||
The | The arms were approved on 17 January 1921 and the Distinctive Unit Insignia on 26 March 1923. | ||