United States Army Center for Military History with Images from the US Army Institute of Heraldry

“ Description A silver color metal and enamel device 1 5/16 inches (3.33cm) in height overall consisting of a red enameled shield with a silver border bearing a black bucking horse in front of a six-pointed star and surmounting overall a silver pentagon, point up. Symbolism The horse and the six-pointed star, a symbol for guidance and achievement, represent the historical origin and great tradition of the Cavalry. ”

“ Hoist: Three Feet. Fly: Four Feet. Fringe: 21⁄2” b.Description. The flag has two vertical stripes of equal width. The shoulder sleeve insignia of the brigade is centered in proper colors, l5 inches high, and is Piped. The flag is Fringed. c. Organizational colors: Organization: Cavalry. Background: First Stripe: Yellow. Second Stripe: Scarlet. Fringe: Yellow. Piping: Countercharged of the Stripes. Lineage and Honors [2] United States Army Center of Military History Lineage Constituted 21 April 1942 in the Army of the United States as Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 6th Tank Group. ”