Cavalry Branch Insignia, owned by Lt. Col. Charity Adams

From collection Charity Adams Earley

Cavalry Branch Insignia, owned by Lt. Col. Charity Adams

Crossed sabers represents the Cavalry Branch of the U.S. Army.

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The initial Women's Army Corps Officer Candidate School was taught by male soldiers in the Cavalry branch. It is possible this insignia was given to Adams by one of her instructors.
Courtesy of the U.S. Army Women's Museum.