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The Second Mass and Its Fighting Californians

A Reference site of images, articles, artifacts of the Second Massachusetts Cavalry including the Cal 100 and the Cal Battalion.

Regimental Insignia

The distinctive insignia that the California Companies wore on their headgear is what made this unit instantly recognized.  Here are some close ups of some of the known variations.

CAL 100, 2 over A	CAL 100, 2 over A	CAL 100, 2 over A
CAL 100, 2 over A	CAL 100, 2 over A	CAL 100, 2 over A
CAL CAV BAT,   2 over M	CALIFORNIA BAT,   2 over M	CALIFORNIA BAT,   2 over M
CAL BAT,   2 over F(?)	2 over M
2	2
2 over M		2