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Rick · 6th April 2011, 04:45 AM

Not 3rd Infantry .
They were formed in 1917 .

Battara · 6th April 2011, 04:51 AM

I saw this and (besides the lack of bling) the badge threw me off. I wonder if this is a composite piece, as in the badge was added later by a GI or even later.

Ferguson · 6th April 2011, 08:18 AM

Good discussion! The badge could have been added by anyone, at any time. The 3rd U.S. Cavalry served in the Philippine American War, but I have no idea what their insignia was. Badge aside, could the bolo have come from the early 1900s?
Steve

David · 6th April 2011, 02:02 PM

The 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment was formed in 1846 and probably did serve in the Philippines, though the Wiki article on them has a hole in it for that period. You will notice though that their insignia does indeed include a trumpet and the number 3.
They were nicknamed "The Brave Rifles" and their motto is "Blood and Steel".
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3d_Armored_Cavalry_Regiment_(United_States)

David · 6th April 2011, 02:13 PM

This is their current insignia, but i am certain that the design would have been different back then, though it still probably maintained the same elements like the bugle.

David · 6th April 2011, 02:15 PM

Also the symbol on the reverse side from the triangle and sun looks like a cavalry flag, does it not?

Rick · 6th April 2011, 04:41 PM

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Also the symbol on the reverse side from the triangle and sun looks like a cavalry flag, does it not?

Very much like a Guidon, David .

The trumpet insignia on the scabbard looks old fashioned; perhaps a holdover from the Civil War ?

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David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	This is their current insignia, but i am certain that the design would have been different back then, though it still probably maintained the same elements like the bugle. Attached Images

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6th April 2011, 04:45 AM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	Not 3rd Infantry . They were formed in 1917 .

6th April 2011, 04:51 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	I saw this and (besides the lack of bling) the badge threw me off. I wonder if this is a composite piece, as in the badge was added later by a GI or even later.

6th April 2011, 08:18 AM	#3
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Good discussion! The badge could have been added by anyone, at any time. The 3rd U.S. Cavalry served in the Philippine American War, but I have no idea what their insignia was. Badge aside, could the bolo have come from the early 1900s? Steve

6th April 2011, 02:02 PM	#4
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	The 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment was formed in 1846 and probably did serve in the Philippines, though the Wiki article on them has a hole in it for that period. You will notice though that their insignia does indeed include a trumpet and the number 3. They were nicknamed "The Brave Rifles" and their motto is "Blood and Steel". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3d_Armored_Cavalry_Regiment_(United_States)

6th April 2011, 02:15 PM	#6
David Keris forum moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nova Scotia Posts: 7,250	Also the symbol on the reverse side from the triangle and sun looks like a cavalry flag, does it not?