Military Horseman Badge Plaque

Honor the dedication and elite skill of the U.S. Army’s Caisson Platoon with this beautifully crafted Military Horseman Badge Plaque. Modeled directly after one of the military's most elusive skill badges—awarded only to the elite lead riders of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment ("The Old Guard") serving at Arlington National Cemetery—this plaque stands as a powerful tribute to service, tradition, and equestrian excellence.

Key Features:

• Wall-Mountable by Default: Designed with a negative volume modifier in the slicer to provide a built-in hanging hole on the back. If you prefer a completely flat back for a desk display or shadow box, simply delete the negative object before slicing.  The tabs are extremely lightweight and can be attached via double sided tape, glue, etc.
• Fully Scalable: Easily scale these up for bold wall art or scale them down for tasteful desk displays or even a small keychain variant. (Note: If you keep the hanging holes, they will scale proportionally with the model).

Optimized Print Settings:

The included print profiles have been dialed in to minimize layer lines and maximize aesthetic quality. For the best results, use the following parameters:

• Nozzle Size: 0.4mm for the default scale. (If scaling down significantly, switching to a 0.2mm nozzle is highly recommended to preserve the letter structure).
• Layer Height: 0.20mm works beautifully for this geometry.
• Infill: 10% Gyroid provides the perfect balance of lightweight structure and durability.
• Orientation: Print flat on its back to ensure optimal bed adhesion and a pristine top-surface finish.
• Material Recommendation: PLA Matte or PLA Basic/Plus (such as Bambu/Sunlu/Elegoo) works exceptionally well for these plaques. The matte/plus finish prevents glare and gives the military colors a premium, authentic look.

Thanks to @user_1672922474 for the request!

Thanks for your support and happy printing!

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