Heraldry and Insignia
of the California State Military Forces
California Chinese
Reserve
(California State
Militia)
Distinctive
Unit Insignia
Also known as the Chinese
Regiment, this unit was formed as part of the California State
Militia as opposed to the California State Guard. The design was based on Sun Yat-sen's famous Three
Principles or San Min Chu I, incorporating Chinese symbols of
blue sky, white sun, golden pagoda, and the color red. For more
information on this unit, CLICK HERE