Uniform Code - Marine Corps League
(This is not an official version, it is limited to the
uniforms worn in the McLemore Detachments, our apologies to our
female Marine Corps League members. The full version may be found
in an addendum to the national bylaws.)
I. Marine Corps League Medals and
Ribbons
Marine Corps League medals may be worn on any Marine Corps
League uniform except Casual, starting with the most distinguished
medal/ribbon first and others following in sequence.Under no
conditions are Marine Corps Service medals/ribbons to be worn
with Marine Corps League medals/ribbons. It must be one or the
other. Marine Corps Service or Marine Corps League ribbons are
to be worn above left shirt pocket.
V. Marine Corps League Patches
Marine Corps League patches shall be worn on the left sleeve,
one and one-half (1 1/2) inches below the shoulder seam. No service
or Unit patches to be worn on the Marine Corps League Uniform.
Devil Dog Patch will be worn on the right sleeve one and one-half
(1 1/2) inches below the shoulder seam.
U.S. flag 2" x 3 1/2" on right sleeve 1 1/2" below
the shoulder seam, if not member of MODD, and may be worn by
Associate members.
VI. Marine Corps League Covers
All members of the Marine Corps League are authorized the
Red cover. Members elected to National office, or appointed to
National Staff/Committees are authorized to wear Gold covers.
The National Commandant will wear a White cover. Members elected
to, or appointed on the Department (State) level are authorized
to wear Red with Gold crown covers. The Past National Commandants
are authorized to wear a Gold with White crown cover. Past Department
Commandant,Past Detachment Commandant, Past Kennel Chief and
Past National Director of Young Marines, with the years displayed
for holding that office, are the only members who are authorized
to wear their respective cover after their tour of duty is completed.
All other personnel will revert back to what they were wearing
before they were elected or appointed to office, removing past
office identification strips. The only insignia authorized to
be worn on Marine Corps League covers is the Marine Corps Emblem
on left side. The Devil Dog patch will be worn up front on the
right side of the cover. The identification strips, i.e., the
Department or Detachment strip or embroidering will be centered
on the right side. If the Life strip is worn, it will be to the
rear of the right side. The Life Member strip will be worn the
same as the identification strips are worn. NO Division pins
or other ornaments are authorized to be worn on Marine Corps
League covers.
UNIFORM - MALE
UNDRESS-(Long Sleeve)
* Standard cover - with Devil Dog patch when authorized.
* Devil Dog collar (optional), Name tag (optional).
* Sunburst insignias
* Marine Corps League shoulder patch (left sleeve)
- DevilDog patch (right sleeve) when authorized,
or U.S. flag 2"x 3"if not member of MODD
(see Para V).
* Marine Corps League ribbons OR Marine Corps ribbons
and Badges(NOT MIXED).
* White shirt, long sleeve, military crease (to be
Airline pilot style with two (2) pockets with button
down flaps and epaulets)
* Tie, black, with Marine Corps or Marine Corps League
goldtie bar.
* Trousers, Blue dress (with NCO "red" stripe)
with belt, Marine Corps web with brass buckle.
* Trousers, Black (optional) with Belt,black with
Marine Corps emblem on square gold buckle or Belt,
black, dress (optional).
* Socks, black.
* Shoes, black, plain toe.
UNDRESS - (Short Sleeve)
* Standard cover - with Devil Dog patch when authorized.
* Devil Dog collar (optional), Name tag (optional).
* Sunburst insignias.
* Marine Corps League shoulder patch (left sleeve)
- Devil Dog patch (right sleeve) when authorized,
or U.S. flag 2"x 3 1/2" if not member of
MODD (see Para V).
* Marine Corps League ribbons or Marine Corps ribbons
and Badges (NOT MIXED).
* White shirt, short sleeve, open collar, military
crease (to be Airline pilot style with two (2) pockets
with button down flaps and epaulets).
* Trousers, Blue dress (with NCO "red" stripe)
with Belt, Marine Corps Web with brass buckle.
* Trousers, Black (optional) with Belt, black with
Marine Corps emblem on square gold buckle or Belt,
black, dress (optional).
* Socks, black.
* Shoes, black, plain toe.
CASUAL
* Standard cover - with Devil Dog patch when authorized.
* Devil Dog Collar (Optional).
* Blazer, Red, two (2) Marine Corps League buttons
on front and three (3) Marine Corps League
buttons on cuffs. (NO ribbons/medals
or sunburst insignias are to be worn with this
uniform).
* White shirt, plain collar (no button down collars
or sunburst insignias on collar).
* Black tie with Marine Corps or Marine Corps league
gold tie bar.
* Marine Corps League Crest of Bullion seal.
* Trousers, black.
* Belt, black with Marine Corps emblem on square
gold buckle or belt, black, dress (optional).
* Socks, black.
* Shoes, black, plain toe.
* Lapel pin (s) - See note 1 below.
NOTE 1:
The following lapel pins may be worn, but NOT more than
two (2)- your choice:
The Past National Commandant Pin may be worn inboard with the
National Marine of the Year outboard. Also National Marine of
the Year may be worn inboard with a Past Department or Detachment
Commandant Pin (one (1) only). Kennel Devil Dog of the Year Pin
to be worn outboard of National Marine of the Year. The Chapel
of Four Chaplains, Membership or Retired Marine lapel pins may
also be worn, under same limitations.
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