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A. Miniature medals may be worn on the left lapel of the Red Blazer with the medals placed evenly between the left lapel notch and the top edge of the breast pocket and one (1) inch out from edge of inside of left lapel. In those instances where regulation size holding bar/bars cannot be
accommodated on the lapel, medals may be extended beyond the edge of the lapel to the left breast of the Red Blazer.
B. Additional holding bars on the Red Blazer shall be placed under the top row in such a manner
that the medallions of the upper row are in line immediately above the medallions of the succeeding row, unless medal count is uneven.
Note: This applies only if wearing the Blazer. When wearing the Marine Corps League Mess Jacket, miniatures will be worn as you would large medals.
A. When more than one (1) medal is worn, they should be suspended from a holding bar of metal or other material of sufficient stiffness to support the weight of the medals.
B. When eleven (11) medals are worn, there will be five (5) medals on the first row, and six (6)
medals on the second row (medallions cannot be even top to bottom).
C. The maximum length of the holding bar for medals should be four (4) inches, (3 ribbon bar). A
maximum of five (5) medals, side by side, can be accommodated on a holding bar of maximum
length, however, a maximum of ten (10) medals can be accommodated on a holding bar if
overlapped. Overlapping shall be equal (not more than 50%) and the right or inboard medal shall
be shown in full.
D. Mounting of medals by rows:
One to ten medals, 1 row only
One to eleven medals, 2 rows - first row (5), second row (6)
Two medals mounted side by side on a one (1) inch bar ( 1 ribbon bar)
Three medals mounted on a one (1) inch bar (1 ribbon bar) overlapped
Four medals mounted on a two (2) inch bar (2 ribbon bar) overlapped
When more than one (1) of the same medal has been awarded, stars shall be worn for additional
awards.
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.
The U.S. Flag patch will have a white border, with the Field of Blue on the right side (to the wearer's front). The Field of Blue position was approved by the National Board of Trustees on 29 September, 1994 in Quantico, VA.
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.
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