marine corps uniform regulations - US

MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS
with a bar pin about 1-1/2 inches long by 3/8 inch wide and bound together
with a 1-1/2-inch strip of No. 3 gold braid covering the ends of the cord to
allow attachment of the aiguillettes to uniform coats at the shoulder, just
inside the armhole seam. The loops are arranged to lie flat in a horizontal
position where they are fastened to the armhole seam, continuing thus for
about half their length, then twisting obliquely and becoming superimposed
vertically around the lower curve.
b. Service aiguillettes are worn on the service "A," "B," and "C"
uniforms and the blue dress "C"/"D" uniforms. Service aiguillettes are not
worn on the service sweater, tanker jacket or all-weather coat.
c. To prevent the scarlet color from running, service aiguillettes should
not be worn outdoors during periods of precipitation.
d. Service aiguillettes will be fastened under the shoulder strap and go
around the shoulder just under the armpit, with the longest loop nearest the
collar.
e. On the khaki shirt, service aiguillettes will go around the shoulder
just under the armpit, with the longest loop nearest the collar, and fastened
at the shoulder just inside the armhole seam.
4001. BRANCH OF SERVICE INSIGNIA
1. Design
a. The officers' branch of service insignia for the dress/service cap is
modeled after the Marine Corps emblem without motto ribbon. It consists of a
view of the globe (Western Hemisphere) about 7/8 inch in diameter,
intersected by a fouled anchor, and surmounted by an eagle. The rope of the
fouled anchor is only connected at distinct points. The insignia is provided
with a screwpost securely soldered to and projecting from the approximate
center rear of the globe, and fitted with a milled nut. The dress insignia
is gold and silver while the service insignia is finished in a nonglossy
black.
b. The design of the officers' dress collar insignia is identical to the
dress cap insignia, except that it is about 11/16 inch in diameter.
c. The design of the officers' service collar insignia is identical to
the service cap insignia, except that it is 9/16 inch in diameter.
d. Enlisted branch of service insignia is the same general design as
officers' insignia, except that the rope is continuously connected to the
fouled anchor of the emblem. Dress insignia is stamped of gold color metal
while service insignia is stamped and finished in non-glossy black.
2. Cap Insignia
a. Dress cap insignia will be worn with the dress cap, centered
vertically in the eyelet provided.
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