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1USV SHOULDER PATCH (Created by MG Small, 3 December 2003)
The shape of the patch is the shape of the historic medieval Knight shield. This signifies the noble character, courage, loyalty and dedication to commitment. The 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry was ordered to be established by US Presidential Order, two US Congressional Acts, three Congressional Resolutions and a Headquarters, US Army General Order.
The shield is divided into two equal halves separated by a solid black diagonal line beginning in the upper left and ending at the lower right portions of the shield. The solid black line represents a mourning band. The band signifies mourning the death of all US military veterans.
The upper half of the shield is crimson (red). This signifies the noble blood shed by US military veterans in the name of freedom. The lower half of the shield is white and represents the purity of spirit of the American military veteran and the noble American cause for freedom.
In the upper half of the shield a single white V is depicted. The V is white to represent the presence of the spirit of each American military veteran who has gone onward to Heaven’s scene.
In the lower half, in the white background, is a single black horse rearing up on its back legs. This horse represents the noble and courageous spirit of the horse and all that the horse has meant and done throughout this great nation. It has carried Americans from shore to shore. It has been our most reliable beast of burden, farming power, the most effective means of mobility and line of communication. It has with great courage, fearlessly carried the power and speed of the US Cavalry and the American Indians into countless battles. It has suffered the same hardships and sacrifices and valiantly even given its life fearlessly in battle. It has been an American way of life. The horse is one of the founding and most reliable resources that made our nation’s grown strong and military successful in battle. It has been one of the most distinguishing and noble parts of American history and military development.
The horse is depicted rearing up and facing outboard away from the center of the shield. This signifies the noble character of the horse’s courage, ever ready and prepared to serve and defend. It faces away from the center and rearing to signify a courageous posture of no yielding and no retreat standing defiant against any threat. It is positioned in the white half of the shield because of the long held noble and courageous nature. It is black in color because its shadow will forever be imprinted to remind us all of its noble value and will forever have a place in this nation. Even today it is a valued, involved and trusted reliable best friend in time of need or healing.
The specific horse honored on the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry (1USV) shield is the battle proven, amazingly courageous and trusted mount of Noble Peace Prize awardee, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient and President of the United States, Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt. This noble, courageous, distinguished and “combat veteran” horse’s name is LITTLE TEXAS. LITTLE TEXAS was a Morgan horse by breed, known for their courage, athletic ability and endurance. He trained for battle, served in combat and returned home as one of the distinguished symbols of the famous 1898 Rough Riders. LITTLE TEXAS is honored and present in perpetuity on the shield of the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry.
1st USV Unit Crest (Created by MG Small, 3 December 2003)
Across the top of the crest is a yellow rope. It represents a horse picket line, a symbol of the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry lineage. The 1USV was established and remains a cavalry command.
The 1USV Unit crest is reflective of the shoulder patch and likewise is divided into equal halves by a solid black diagonal line beginning in the upper left and ending at the lower right of the crest. The solid black line represents a mourning band. The band signifies mourning the death of all US military veterans.
The upper half of the shield is crimson (red). This signifies the noble blood shed by US military veterans in the name of defending freedom. The White “V” signifies the noble spirit of the US military veteran and is symbolic of those spirits who have gone on to Heaven’s scene.
The lower half of the shield is white and represents the purity of spirit of the American military veteran and the noble American cause for freedom.
In the lower half, in the white background, is a single black horse rearing up on its back legs. This horse represents the noble and courageous spirit of the horse and all that the horse has meant and done throughout this great nation. It has carried Americans from shore to shore. It has been our most reliable beast of burden, farming power, the most effective means of mobility and line of communication. It has with great courage, fearlessly carried the power and speed of the US Cavalry and the American Indians into countless battles. It has suffered the same hardships and sacrifices and valiantly even given its life fearlessly in battle. It has been an American way of life. The horse is one of the founding and most reliable resources that made our nation’s grown strong and military successful in battle. It has been on of the most distinguishing and noble parts of American history and military development.
The horse is depicted rearing up and facing outboard away from the center of the shield. This signifies the noble character of the horse’s courage, ever ready and prepared to serve and defend. It faces away from the center and rearing to signify a courageous posture of no yielding and no retreat standing defiant against any threat. It is positioned in the white half of the shield because of the long held noble and courageous nature. It is black in color because its shadow will forever be imprinted to remind us all of its noble value and will forever have a place in this nation. Even today it is a valued, involved and trusted reliable best friend in time of need or healing.
The specific horse honored on the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry shield is the trusted brave mount of Noble Peace Prize awardee, Congressional Medal of Honor recipient and President of the United States, Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt. The name of this noble, courageous and distinguished horse is LITTLE TEXAS. He trained for battle, served in combat and returned home as one of the distinguished symbols of the famous 1898 Rough Riders. LITTLE TEXAS is honored and represented in perpetuity on the crest of the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry.
1USV Flash (Created by MG Small, 3 December 2003)
A single diagonal black line, beginning at the upper left of the flash and ending at the lower right of the flash, equally divides the 1USV flash. The solid black line represents a mourning band, signifying mourning the death of all US military veterans.
The upper half of the flash is crimson (red). This signifies the noble blood shed by US military veterans in the name of freedom.
The lower half of the flash is white. This represents the purity of spirit of the American military veteran and the noble just cause of the American veteran who is the standard bearer and protector of liberty and freedom.
