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USMC Eagle Globe and Anchor
Made From Solid Mahogany
14" Diameter
2" Relief
Hand Carved
Kiln Dried
Natural or Painted
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US$74.95 Natural
US$99.95 Painted
History
MARINE CORPS EMBLEM
The history of the Marine Corps emblem is a story related to the
history of the Corps itself. The emblem of today traces its roots to
the designs and ornaments of early Continental Marines as well as
British Royal Marines. The emblem took its present form in 1868.
Before that time many devices, ornaments, and distinguishing marks
followed one another as official marks of the Corps.
In 1776, the device consisted of a "foul anchor" of silver or pewter.
The foul anchor still forms a part of the emblem today. (A foul anchor
is an anchor which has one or more turns of the chain around it).
Changes were made in 1798, 1821, and 1824. In 1834 it was prescribed
that a brass eagle be worn on the hat, the eagle to measure 3 1/2
inches from wingtip to wingtip.
During the early years numerous distinguishing marks were prescribed,
including "black cockades, "scarlet plumes," and "yellow bands and
tassels." In 1859 the origin of the present color scheme for the
officer's dress uniform ornaments appeared on an elaborate device of
solid white metal and yellow metal. The design included a United
States shield, half wreath, a bugle, and the letter "M."
In 1868, Brigadier General Commandant Jacob Zeilin appointed a board
"to decide and report upon the various devices of cap ornaments for
the Marine Corps." On 13 November 1868, the board turned in its
report. It was approved by the Commandant four days later, and on 19
November 1868 was signed by the Secretary of the Navy.
The emblem recommended by this board has survived with minor changes
to this day. It consists of a globe (showing the Western Hemisphere)
intersected by a foul anchor, and surmounted by a spread eagle. On the
emblem itself, the device is topped by a ribbon inscribed with the
Latin motto "Semper Fidelis" (Always Faithful). The uniform ornaments
omit the motto ribbon.
The general design of the emblem was probably derived from the British
Royal Marines' "Globe and Laurel." The globe on the U.S. Marine emblem
signifies service in any part of the world. The eagle also indirectly
signifies service worldwide, although this may not have been the
intention of the designers in 1868. The eagle they selected for the
Marine emblem is a crested eagle, a type found all over the world. On
the other hand, the eagle pictured on the great seal and the currency
of the United States is the bald eagle, strictly an American variety.
The anchor, whose origin dates back to the founding of the Marine
Corps in 1775, indicates the amphibious nature of Marines' duties.
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