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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Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
1st Cavalry Division
Medium: Bullion on Felt
Time Period: Occupation era (1945-46)
Country of Origin: Germany
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
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
1st Cavalry Division
Medium: Satin on cotton
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
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: Bullion
Time Period: Korean War (1951-52)
Country of Origin: Japan
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
1st Cavalry Division
Medium: Nylon
Time Period: Vietnam War
Country of Origin: United States