marine corps uniform regulations - US

MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS
c. The frog is attached to the belt at a point over the highest portion
of the hipbone, generally along the seam of the trousers/ slacks/skirt. The
snap hook of the leather sling is engaged in the ring attachment of the frog.
5. Shoulder Sword Sling
a. The shoulder sword sling consists of white cotton webbing with sliding
shoulder pad, an adjusting buckle, and a sword attaching ring.
b. The sling is worn by male officers only when a coat is worn. It is
worn beneath the coat, over the right shoulder extending across the torso,
with the ring attachment over the top of the left hipbone, at a point where
the sword slit is located in the coat. The sling is worn so that the ring
attachment protrudes through the sword slit of the coat, but so that the
white webbing is not visible from the outside.
6. White Web Sword Belt With Suspenders
a. The white web sword belt consists of a white cotton webbing belt with
an adjustable hook and pile closure and a white leather frog attachment
stitched to the belt to hold the sword. White suspenders are worn attached
to the belt to afford additional support and stability.
b. The sling may be worn by male officers as an option to the shoulder
sling. It is worn beneath the coat, with the frog attachment over the top of
the left hipbone, at a point where the sword slit is located in the coat.
The ring attachment of the frog will protrude through the sword slit of the
coat.
7. Sword Knot
a. The service sword knot is braided of black leather or approved
synthetic material, with a simulated large knot, two sliding keepers, and a
hook and eye closure. The sword knot will be attached to the sword at all
times.
b. The knot is attached to the sword by passing the small end through the
eye in the pommel and securing it to the hook above the large end of the
knot. One keeper will be drawn taut immediately below the pommel; the other
immediately above the large end of the knot. Both strands of the knot are
then looped in a clove hitch over the rear hilt at the cross guard, next to
the acorn, and drawn taut so that the large end of the knot hangs free and
does not fall below the upper brass rings of the scabbard. The clove hitch
"crossover" is worn inboard.
8. Sword Mourning Knot
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a. The mourning knot is a black ribbon of silk or similar material, 3
inches wide by 27 inches long. The two flowing ends are 12 inches long when
the band is knotted upon the sword hilt.
b. The mourning knot is worn attached to the service sword knot when
mourning is ordered. The knot is formed by passing the free ends around and
under the service knot, immediately below the eye in the pommel, and then
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