MCL Uniform Summary
The complete MCL uniform regulations can be accessed
here (in pdf)
COVERS ( garrison cap )
The only insignia authorized to be worn on the left
side Marine Corps League cover is the Marine Corps Emblem. (See Home Page)
Identification strips, i.e., Department or Detachment strip or
embroidering, will be centered on the right side.
Officer strips are
worn centered immediately above the Dept. or Detachment strip.
If the Life strip is worn, it will be to the rear of the right
side.
Devil Dogs - May wear devil dog patch on right side symetric with
Marine Corps Emblem on left side
NO Division pins or other ornaments are authorized to be worn on
Marine Corps League covers.
cover, RED - All members of the Marine Corps League are
authorized to wear the red cover.
cover, GOLD - Members elected
to National office, or appointed to National Staff / Committees.
cover,
GOLD w/WHITE crown - Past National Commandants
cover, WHITE
- The National Commandant.
cover, RED w/GOLD crown -
members elected to, or appointed to the Department (State) level.
Past Department Commandant, Past Detachment Commandant,
Past Kennel Chief and Past National Director of Young Marines,
are the
only members who are authorized to wear their respective officer strips
(with the year(s) displayed for holding the office), after their tour of
duty is completed.
All other personnel will revert
back to previous authorized cover upon completion of elected or
appointed tour of duty.
MEDALS & 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. See enclosure (4) National Award
Section for further details. (Can be accessed here in pdf)
Under no conditions are Marine Corps Service medals/ribbons or other
DoD awards to be worn with Marine Corps League medals/ribbons. It's the
member's choice which, but not both.
DoD or Marine Corps League ribbons are to be worn above left shirt
pocket.
SHOES
BLACK, leather or Corfam or other artificial high gloss material, plain
toe, either Oxford-style six eyelet, or Chukka boot.
SOCKS -BLACK
SHIRTS - WHITE, cotton, cotton/poly blend, with plain
collar worn open and flat, with military creasing
(Airline pilot style
with two (2) pockets with button down flaps and epaulets)
Note: National does not stock or supply blazers, shirts,
trousers, socks or shoes. One local source is:
Blumenthal Uniforms
Van Hussan's "The Aviator" (@ $21.00 +
tax)
21621 Pacific Hwy.
South
8610 Aurora Avenue North
Des Moines, WA
98198
Seattle, WA
98103
206.878.5477
206.527.5277
Uniform, UNDRESS
Blazer - Not worn with Undress Uniform.
(USMC Red
Satin Jacket available at MCL store can be worn for inclimate
weather)
Shirt - short sleeve
( Spring & Summer )
Collar - plain, worn open and flat, with military
creasing
Neck Tie - not worn with short sleeves
Shirt - long sleeve ( Fall &
Winter )
Collar - plain, worn buttoned closed, with military
creasing
Neck
Tie - Black, plain, (no designs) with MCL or USMC gold tie
bar
Shirt Sleeve, Left - MCL Shoulder Patch centered
(on shoulder seam), 1.5" drop from sleave seam.
Shirt Sleeve, Right - (MCL Members) - U.S.
Flag (2" x 3.5") centered, 1.5" drop from seam.
Shirt
Sleeve, Right - (Devil Dogs) - Devil Dog patch, centered,
1.5" drop from seam.
Collar insignia - MCL Sunbursts
Name Tag - Optional
Trousers - USMC Dress BLUE, with RED NCO Leg (blood)
Stripe,
-
(optional) Black military uniform styling
Belt - USMC KHAKI, cotton, web with USMC brass buckle
(w/dress blue
trousers)
- (optional)
black leather dress w/USMC emblem (w/black trousers)
Uniform, CASUAL
Blouse - Blazer, CRIMSON
Buttons - MCL, two - large, at
waist
- MCL, three - small, on each cuff
Insignia, pocket - Marine Corps League Crest
or Bullion Seal
Insignia, collar - NONE, (MCL starbursts are not worn
with the blazer)
Lapel pins - See Note 1
(below)
Shirt - WHITE, LONG SLEEVE, cotton/poly
blend
(Airline pilot style with two (2) pockets with button down flaps
and epaulets)
Shirt patches - not required UNLESS YOU TAKE YOUR
BLAZER OFF.
Neck Tie - Black, plain (no designs), with MCL or USMC
gold tie bar
Trousers - Black. military uniform styling
Belt - Black, leather, dress, with EGA emblem on
square gold buckle
-
(Alternate) - Black, leather, dress, with square gold or bright brass
buckle
Uniform, FORMAL
Shirt - WHITE, cotton/poly, formal, French cuffs,
plain collar with no visible stays, with front pleating and military
creasing on back side only ( NOTE: No ruffles are permitted anywhere on
shirt )
Shirt Fasteners - GOLD studs and cuff links
Neck Tie - Black, military bow tie, with no
visible pins or stays
Blouse - MCL CRIMSON Mess Jacket with MCL GOLD waist
chain,
-
with MCL Sunburst Collar Emblems in lapel
holes
- (Alternate) - MCL Blazer, CRIMSON, no MCL Sunburst Collar emblems
Buttons - MCL, two - large, at
waist
- MCL, three - small on each cuff
Blouse Pocket - Marine Corps League Crest or Bullion
Seal
(Optional when miniature medals are worn)
Lapel Pins - See Note 1 -
Below
Medals:
- Miniature medals, as prescribed in MCL Uniform Standards (Can be
accessed here in
pdf).
-
Large medals may be worn on CRIMSON Mess Jacket
Cummerbund - MCL-approved, GOLD, or MCL GOLD
vest front
Trousers - Black, formal, tuxedo style, with
satin leg
stripe
- (Alternate) - Black, military uniform styling
Belt - Black, leather, dress, with EGA emblem on
square gold buckle
-
(Alternate) - Black, leather, dress, with square gold or bright brass
buckle
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).
The Chapel
of Four Chaplains, Membership or Retired Marine lapel pins may also be
worn, under same limitations.
Uniform, CEREMONIAL DETAILS
Shirt - USMC issue, SHORT sleeve, KHAKI, cotton/poly
blend, with plain collar worn open and flat, with military creasing.
Khaki sleeve, LEFT - MCL Shoulder Patch
Khaki sleeve, RIGHT - U.S. Flag (2" x 3
1/2")
Neck Tie - NONE AUTHORIZED with this uniform.
Collar insignia - MCL Sunbursts
Name Tag - Optional (all wear or none wear. Exception
- Detail OIC may wear solo)
Jacket - MCL RED nylon Jacket, Optional.(All wear
or none wear, must be uniform in appearance)
Trousers - USMC Dress BLUE, with RED NCO Leg (blood)
stripe
Belt - USMC KHAKI, cotton, web
Buckle - USMC brass
Note: The USMC-issue khaki shirt is for wear only
by members of ceremonial details DURING ceremonial duties and will not
be worn at any other Marine Corps League function, such as meetings,
Department or National Conventions, etc.
Other uniform variances
Detachments, individually, or as a group, may petition
Department Commandants to seek approval of a variation from the standard
MCL uniform guidelines, such as to cope with unusual weather conditions
where applicable. Petitions must be in writing and include substantial
justification for the variation and include color pictures of the
requested variation, showing front and back and left and right side
views.
Such uniform variations may be worn only after the
Department Commandant has issued a written letter of approval.
Uniform variations approved for wear within one department are NOT
concurrently approved for wear within any other department.
An
example of authorized deviation (gold and white shoulder braids) can
be seen in the Honor Guard Photo above.
Disclaimer:
The Informtion
provided through this site is provided as a summary reference and
believed compliant with the uniform guidelines of the MCL
Bylaws at time of posting. In case of question or conflict refer to
the MCL Bylaws, uniform sections (can be accessed here).
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