108 Cavalry Regiment (U.S. Army) Tumbler 20oz

This tumbler is an excellent choice for daily use to keep 20oz of your favorite beverages hot or cold thanks to the double-wall insulation. Meanwhile, the stainless steel construction provides excellent durability and it's dishwasher safe for added convenience.

.: Materials: stainless steel (body), plastic and rubber (lid)
.: One size: 20oz (0.59 l)
.: Rounded corners
.: Vacuum insulated steel body with a clear push on lid with a rubber gasket
.: Glossy finish

Description

A shield blazoned: Or, a saltire Gules between a rainbow couped Proper (composed of three bands—Red, Yellow, and Blue), an Indian’s head in profile Proper with one feather in a topknot of the second, and a prickly pear cactus Vert. Attached below the shield is a gold scroll inscribed “COME WHAT WILL” in black letters.

Symbolism

The yellow shield represents Cavalry. The scarlet saltire symbolizes the unit's World War II service as an anti-aircraft artillery unit, reflecting Artillery's traditional color. The rainbow, reflecting the shoulder sleeve insignia of the 42d Division, denotes service in that Division during World War I. The Indian head signifies involvement in Indian warfare, while the prickly pear cactus represents service on the Mexican border.

Background

The distinctive unit insignia was originally approved for the 108th Cavalry Regiment on November 1, 1929. It was redesignated for the 105th Antiaircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion on January 4, 1952. The insignia was further redesignated for the 139th Armor Regiment on August 29, 1960, and then for the 139th Cavalry Regiment on January 19, 1966. It was redesignated for the 205th Engineer Battalion on June 26, 1968, and rescinded on September 2, 1976. The insignia was reinstated and redesignated for the 108th Cavalry Regiment on February 28, 1996. The symbolism was amended on July 13, 2023.