MCO P1020.34G W CH 1-5 MARINE CORPS UNIFORM ...

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MARINE CORPS UNIFORM REGULATIONS
b. Sword blade lengths are available in a range from 26 to 35 inches.
The regulation sword length for an individual is determined with the sword at
the carry position. The tip of the blade will fall not more than 1 inch
above or below eye level.
c. The sword blade is a cut and thrust blade of stainless or forged
steel. The sword blade has prescribed etched ornamentation and a scroll on
each side bearing the words "United States Marines" reading on the right side
from hilt to point, and on the left side from point to hilt. The sword blade
has a double channel from the bottom of the etching to the point of the
blade, and all exposed surfaces are either polished stainless steel or
heavily nickel-plated on a copper base, then polished.
d. The Mameluke-type grip of yellow metal with leaves of ivory or ivorylike
plastic is secured by two five-pointed star rivets of yellow metal. The
pommel has an eye of yellow metal through which the loop of the sword knot
passes and a straight cross with acorn design on the ends.
e. The owner's name may be engraved on the sword at the individual's
option. If engraved, the owner's name (reading from point to hilt) will be
etched or engraved on the scroll on the left side near the hilt. A Marine
officer who inherits/purchases a sword previously engraved with another
Marine's name may wear and maintain it as long as the sword remains
serviceable. Removing the previous owner's name is not required.
2. Scabbard
a. The scabbard is stainless steel or cold-rolled steel, chrome-plated,
brightly polished, and will accommodate the sword blade snugly.
b. The solid brass, highly polished, ornamented metal trimmings consist
of a flush fitting mouthpiece, two lockets each with a ring for sling
suspensions, and the tip of the scabbard shoe. The scabbard is lined with
durable material.
3. Leather Sword Sling
a. The leather sword sling is made of black leather or approved
synthetic leather in semi-gloss or high-gloss (patent) finishes. The outer
side of the leather is smoothly finished. The inner side of the sling is
darkened to present about the same shade as the outer side. The sword sling
consists of the following parts:
(1) A leather tongue, four snap fasteners, and two straps (one strap
18-1/2 inches long and the other 11-3/4 inches long).
(2) The hardware, which is removable to facilitate polishing,
consists of the brass snap fastener with sword hook to which the tongue is
attached, and two locking snap swivel fasteners attached to the ends of the
straps. The tongue is attached to the brass snap fastener by inserting the
rounded tip through the squared loop at the bottom of the fastener toward the
back, folding the tip down and closing the four button snap fasteners.