The reversed red saber commemorates which action?

• A. The defense of Fort Sumter
• B. The victory at Selma
• C. The capture of Hood's artillery
• D. The 4th Cavalry's rout of a Confederate cavalry brigade at Murfreesboro

Answer: (D)

The reversed red saber is a commemorative emblem tied to a specific cavalry achievement, signaling a standout moment of mounted action in battle. It honors the 4th Cavalry’s decisive rout of a Confederate cavalry brigade at Murfreesboro during the Stones River campaign in Tennessee (late 1862). This particular action demonstrated bold, effective cavalry work that disrupted the enemy and protected friendly lines, earning the unit that distinctive recognition. The other events are not associated with this emblem, so this action is the one that the reversed red saber specifically commemorates.