The Eagle, Globe and Anchor is the official emblem of the Unites States Marine Corps. The emblem traces its roots to the Continental Marines of 1776. The current emblem was adopted in 1955.
The eagle symbolizes the United States, the nation which our Marine Corps serves. The globe, which displays the Western Hemisphere, denotes the Corps’ worldwide service. The anchor bespeaks the Marine Corps naval heritage.
The emblem is displayed on all Marine Corps uniforms, its standard (flag) as well as the official seal of the Corps
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