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