The First
Team Showcase
The Insignia and
Equipment of the Division
Below is a selection of various pieces of insignia, equipment, and other physical artifacts of the First Team that preserve the physical and heraldic culture of the 1st Cavalry Division.
While the Tales of the First Team prioritizes sharing the stories of the troopers of the division, other unidentified artifacts also deserve to be shared.
This page highlights insignia and unidentified uniforms from the 1st Cavalry Division. Shoulder Sleeve Insignia, 'Pocket Patches,' Distinctive Unit Insignia, collar insignia, badges, and uniforms featuring unique insignia but that are unidentified can be found below.
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Patches
The Mark on Their Shoulders and Chests
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
1st Cavalry Division
Medium: Bullion on Felt
Time Period: Occupation era (1945-46)
Country of Origin: Germany
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
1st Cavalry Division
Medium: Bullion
Time Period: Korean War (1951-52)
Country of Origin: Japan
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
1st Cavalry Division
Medium: Sateen
Time Period: Occupation era
Country of Origin: Japan
This American-made example of the 1st Cavalry Division shoulder sleeve insignia is known as a 'Green Back,' named so due to the significant presence of green threads on the reverse.
This American-made example of the 1st Cavalry Division shoulder sleeve insignia is known as a 'Green Back,' named so due to the significant presence of green threads on the reverse.
This American-made example of the 1st Cavalry Division shoulder sleeve insignia is known as a 'Green Back,' named so due to the significant presence of green threads on the reverse.
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
1st Cavalry Division
Medium: Cotton
Time Period: World War II
Country of Origin: United States
Not only is this patch a 'Green Back' variant, but it also features hand stitched details to the horsehead. The soldier whom this patch belonged to embroidered a harness and bridle to the horse head. This patch was once owned by Staff Sergeant Uhel Schwartz.
Not only is this patch a 'Green Back' variant, but it also features hand stitched details to the horsehead. The soldier whom this patch belonged to embroidered a harness and bridle to the horse head. This patch was once owned by Staff Sergeant Uhel Schwartz.
Not only is this patch a 'Green Back' variant, but it also features hand stitched details to the horsehead. The soldier whom this patch belonged to embroidered a harness and bridle to the horse head. This patch was once owned by Staff Sergeant Uhel Schwartz.
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
1st Cavalry Division
Medium: Cotton
Time Period: World War II
Country of Origin: United States
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
1st Cavalry Division
Medium: Cotton
Time Period: Occupation era
Country of Origin: Japan
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
1st Cavalry Division
Medium: Nylon
Time Period: Vietnam War
Country of Origin: United States
This patch features bullion writing on the black-felt bend, the bullion shield, and a beautiful bullion tab. The bullion writing on the shield reads 'F TRP' in reference to F Troop, 2nd Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment. This patch is identified to Technician Third Grade Robert Davidson.
This patch features bullion writing on the black-felt bend, the bullion shield, and a beautiful bullion tab. The bullion writing on the shield reads 'F TRP' in reference to F Troop, 2nd Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment. This patch is identified to Technician Third Grade Robert Davidson.
This patch features bullion writing on the black-felt bend, the bullion shield, and a beautiful bullion tab. The bullion writing on the shield reads 'F TRP' in reference to F Troop, 2nd Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment. This patch is identified to Technician Third Grade Robert Davidson.
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
1st Cavalry Division
Medium: Bullion
Time Period: Occupation era (1946-47)
Country of Origin: Japan
This patch features bullion writing on the black-felt bend, the bullion shield, and a beautiful bullion tab. The bullion writing on the shield reads 'G TRP' in reference to G Troop, 2nd Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment. This patch is identified to Private First Class Leslie Kimbrell.
This patch features bullion writing on the black-felt bend, the bullion shield, and a beautiful bullion tab. The bullion writing on the shield reads 'G TRP' in reference to G Troop, 2nd Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment. This patch is identified to Private First Class Leslie Kimbrell.
This patch features bullion writing on the black-felt bend, the bullion shield, and a beautiful bullion tab. The bullion writing on the shield reads 'G TRP' in reference to G Troop, 2nd Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment. This patch is identified to Private First Class Leslie Kimbrell.
This patch features bullion writing on the black-felt bend, the bullion shield, and a beautiful bullion tab. The bullion writing on the shield reads 'G TRP' in reference to G Troop, 2nd Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment. This patch is identified to Private First Class Leslie Kimbrell.
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
1st Cavalry Division
Medium: Bullion
Time Period: Occupation era (1945-46)
Country of Origin: Japan
Pocket Patch
7th Cavalry Regiment
Medium: Bullion
Time Period: Occupation era (1945-46)
Country of Origin: Japan
Pocket Patch
7th Cavalry Regiment
Medium: Embroidered
Time Period: Occupation era (1945-46)
Country of Origin: Japan
Pocket Patch
7th Cavalry Regiment
Medium: Bullion
Time Period: Occupation era (1945-46)
Country of Origin: Japan
The Type 1 (left) features an underlined 'th' in the top line of text while the Type 2 (right) does not.
The Type 1 (left) features an underlined 'th' in the top line of text while the Type 2 (right) does not.
The Type 1 (left) features an underlined 'th' in the top line of text while the Type 2 (right) does not.
Pocket Patch
5th Cavalry Regiment Honor Guard
Medium: Cloth
Time Period: Korean War (1953-55)
Country of Origin: Japan
Type 1 variant.
Type 1 variant.
Type 1 variant.
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia Tab
5th Cavalry Regiment Honor Guard
Medium: Cloth
Time Period: Korean War (1953-55)
Country of Origin: Japan
Type 2 variant.
Type 2 variant.
Type 2 variant.
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia Tab
5th Cavalry Regiment Honor Guard
Medium: Bullion
Time Period: Occupation era (1945-46)
Country of Origin: Japan
Pocket Patch
8th Cavalry Regiment
Medium: BeVo Embroidery
Time Period: Cold War (1960s)
Country of Origin: Germany
Pocket Patch
1st Medical Squadron
Medium: Cloth
Time Period: Occupation Era (1945-46)
Country of Origin: Japan
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia Tab
1st Cavalry Division Band
Medium: Twill
Time Period: Vietnam War
Country of Origin: Korea or Vietnam
This set of rank chevrons features a unique customization: a 'Cavalry Yellow' felt backing.
This set of rank chevrons features a unique customization: a 'Cavalry Yellow' felt backing.
This set of rank chevrons features a unique customization: a 'Cavalry Yellow' felt backing.
Rank Insignia
Sergeant First Class Chevrons
Medium: Cloth
Time Period: Occupation era (1947-50)
Country of Origin: United States
Uniforms
Unnamed Garments of the First Team
Ike Jacket
1st Cavalry Brigade
Time Period: Occupation Era (1945-47)
Notable Feature: Customized Embroidered Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
M1943 Field Jacket
1st Cavalry Division
Time Period: Occupation Era (1945-47)
Notable Feature: Painting on Back Panel
Distinguished
Unit Insignia
The Specific Crests of the Division and Her Subordinate Units
Distinguished Unit Insignia
1st Cavalry Division
Medium: Brass and Enamel
Maker: N.S. Meyer Inc.
Fastener: Pin Back
Time Period: World War II
Country of Origin: United States
Distinguished Unit Insignia
1st Cavalry Division
Medium: Enamel
Maker: Unknown Artisan
Fastener: Screw Back
Time Period: Occupation era (1945-47)
Country of Origin: Japan
Distinguished Unit Insignia
1st Cavalry Division
Medium: Enamel
Maker: Unknown Artisan
Fastener: Screw Back
Time Period: Occupation era (1945-47)
Country of Origin: Japan
Distinguished Unit Insignia
1st Cavalry Brigade
Medium: Brass and Enamel
Maker: N. S. Meyer Inc.
Fastener: Pin Back
Time Period: World War II
Country of Origin: United States
Distinguished Unit Insignia
302nd Reconnaissance Troop
Medium: Enamel
Maker: Unknown Artisan
Fastener: Screw Back Back
Time Period: Occupation era (1945-1948)
Country of Origin: Japan
Type 1 variant.
Type 1 variant.
Type 1 variant.
Distinguished Unit Insignia
27th Ordinance Maintenance Company
Medium: Enamel
Maker: Unknown Artisan
Fastener: Pin Back
Time Period: Occupation era (1945-47)
Country of Origin: Japan
Type 2 variant.
Type 2 variant.
Type 2 variant.
Distinguished Unit Insignia
27th Ordinance Maintenance Company
Medium: Enamel
Maker: Unknown Artisan
Fastener: Screw Back
Time Period: Occupation era (1945-47)
Country of Origin: Japan
Type 3 variant
Type 3 variant
Distinguished Unit Insignia
27th Ordinance Maintenance Company
Medium: Enamel
Maker: Unknown Artisan
Fastener: Screw Back
Time Period: Korean War (1949-53)
Country of Origin: Japan
Distinguished Unit Insignia
16th Quartermaster Squadron
Medium: Enamel
Maker: A.H. Dondero
Fastener: Screw Back
Time Period: Interwar era (1929-39)
Country of Origin: United States
Distinguished Unit Insignia
16th Quartermaster Squadron
Medium: Enamel
Maker: N.S. Meyer Inc.
Fastener: Screw Back
Time Period: Interwar era (1930-41)
Country of Origin: United States
Distinguished Unit Insignia
16th Quartermaster Company
Medium: Enamel
Maker: Unknown Artisan
Fastener: Pin Back
Time Period: Korean War (1952-55)
Country of Origin: Japan
Distinguished Unit Insignia
13th Signal Company
Medium: Enamel
Maker: Unknown Artisan
Fastener: Pin Back
Time Period: Korean War (1949-52)
Country of Origin: Japan