The yellow star comes from the original 8 point star that was worn on the cap
insignia by the 2nd U.S. Dragoons.
The green palmetto leaf stands for the Seminal Indian campaign
Flosurs De Lei & the scroll and motto Toujours Pret was given to the regiment by
the French during World War 2. The motto was given to the regiment because it
was the only Cavalry regiment to act as true Cavalry by riding into combat on
borrowed French farm horses.
