In 1776, the device consisted of a fouled anchor (tangled in its rope) of silver or pewter. Changes were made in 1798, 1821, and 1824. In 1834, it was prescribed that a See more

The emblem of the U.S. Marine Corps became an inspiration of the marine corps and naval infantry insignia of other nations, such as Thailand, … See more

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The emblem recommended by the 1868 board consisted of a globe (showing the continents of the Western Hemisphere) intersected by a fouled anchor, and surmounted by a spread eagle. On the emblem itself, there is a ribbon, clasped in the eagle's beak, … See more

In 1954, the USMC Commandant, General Lemuel C. Shepherd, Jr., requested the design of an official seal for the corps.
The new seal included the traditional Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblem in gold, with the Globe and anchor rope in silver. The eagle is … See more

• Driscoll, Col John A. (1971). The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor: 1868-1968 (PDF). Washington, D.C.: History & Museums Division See more

• "Customs and Traditions: Marine Corps Emblem and Seal". History Division, United States Marine Corps. Archived from the original on 2007-02-19. Retrieved 2007-09-01.
• "FAQ: What is the origin of the eagle, globe and anchor?". … See more