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3032<br />

3- 30<br />

MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS<br />

2. Green Crew-neck Service Sweater Without Epaulettes. The green and blue<br />

crew neck sweaters without epaulettes will be worn in the same manner as the<br />

crew-neck sweaters with epaulettes, with the exception that:<br />

a. Insignia of grade will not be worn on the crew-neck sweater without<br />

epaulettes, and;<br />

b. Enlisted will wear insignia of grade on the collar of khaki shirts.<br />

3032. SWORD AND ACCESSORIES, OFFICERS. (See fig. 3-7.)<br />

1. Sword<br />

a. The sword may be prescribed with all <strong>uniform</strong>s except the evening dress<br />

and utility.<br />

b. Sword blade lengths are available in a range from 26 to 35 inches.<br />

The regulation sword length for an individual is determined with the sword at<br />

the carry position. The tip of the blade will fall not more than 1 inch<br />

above or below eye level.<br />

c. The sword blade is a cut and thrust blade of stainless or forged<br />

steel. The sword blade has prescribed etched ornamentation and a scroll on<br />

each side bearing the words "United States Marines" reading on the right side<br />

from hilt to point, and on the left side from point to hilt. The sword blade<br />

has a double channel from the bottom of the etching to the point of the<br />

blade, and all exposed surfaces are either polished stainless steel or<br />

heavily nickel-plated on a copper base, then polished.<br />

d. The Mameluke-type grip of yellow metal with leaves of ivory or ivorylike<br />

plastic is secured by two five-pointed star rivets of yellow metal. The<br />

pommel has an eye of yellow metal through which the loop of the sword knot<br />

passes and a straight cross with acorn design on the ends.<br />

e. The owner's name may be engraved on the sword at the individual's<br />

option. If engraved, the owner's name (reading from point to hilt) will be<br />

etched or engraved on the scroll on the left side near the hilt. A Marine<br />

officer who inherits/purchases a sword previously engraved with another<br />

Marine's name may wear and maintain it as long as the sword remains<br />

serviceable. Removing the previous owner's name is not required.<br />

2. Scabbard<br />

a. The scabbard is stainless steel or cold-rolled steel, chrome-plated,<br />

brightly polished, and will accommodate the sword blade snugly.<br />

b. The solid brass, highly polished, ornamented metal trimmings consist<br />

of a flush fitting mouthpiece, two lockets each with a ring for sling<br />

suspensions, and the tip of the scabbard shoe. The scabbard is lined with<br />

durable material.<br />

3. Leather Sword Sling

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