Editing Caltrop (section)

==Symbol==

A caltrop has a variety of symbolic uses and is commonly found as a [[Charge (heraldry)|charge]] in [[heraldry]].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.burkes-peerage.net/articles/heraldry_c.aspx| work=Burkes Peerage and Gentry| title=A to Z Guide to Heraldic Terms| access-date=21 October 2007}}</ref> For instance, the Finnish noble family Fotangel ([[Swedish language|Swedish]] for 'caltrop') had arms ''gules'', three caltrops ''argent''.{{Citation needed|date=June 2023}}

It has also been adopted by military units: the caltrop is the symbol of the [[US Army's III Corps]], which is based at [[Fort Cavazos]], [[Texas]]. III Corps traces its lineage to the days of horse [[cavalry]], which used the caltrop as a defensive [[area denial weapon]].{{Citation needed|date=June 2023}}

The caltrop is also the symbol of the [[United States Marine Corps]]' [[3rd Marine Division (United States)|3rd Division]], formed on 16 September 1942.{{Citation needed|date=July 2018}}

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File:Coat of arms of Stirling.svg|Coat of arms of [[Stirling]]
File:3 Corps Shoulder Sleeve Insignia.svg|Shoulder insignia of [[III Corps (United States)]] 
File:3DMARDIV Vector Caltrap.png|[[3rd Marine Division (United States)]]
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