shinerfan LSU Fan Duckworld(Earth-616) Member since Sep 2009 4908 posts Online
re: Why do marines carry swords with their dress uniforms? (Posted on 3/5/13 at 6:46 pm to BRgetthenet)
The Marines Memorial Hotel and Museum in SF has quite the collection of old Marine Corps sabers. Not that nice of a hotel but if you like history . . .
DevilDawgTiger LSU Fan Alexandria, Louisiana Member since Feb 2004 56 posts
re: Why do marines carry swords with their dress uniforms? (Posted on 3/5/13 at 7:52 pm to DawgCountry)
quote: It's a Navy tradition. Marines are a branch of the USN
This is incorrect. The USMC and the USN are sister services under the Department of The Navy. The Department of The Navy is headed by a civilian, The Secretary of The Navy. The Marines are not a branch of the USN, but obviously work with the USN.
Azazello Tennessee Fan East Coast Member since Sep 2011 851 posts
re: Why do marines carry swords with their dress uniforms? (Posted on 3/5/13 at 8:15 pm to finchmeister08)
It's my favorite part of the uniform.
Too bad that we had to buy them at the same time we buy the rest of our dress uniforms. That $400 uniform allowance helped out some (sword is $650-750), but it barely put a dent in the $2800 total I spent on all of my uniforms.
mworld938 New Orleans Saints Fan Covington Member since Sep 2008 1074 posts Online
re: Why do marines carry swords with their dress uniforms? (Posted on 3/5/13 at 8:16 pm to LewDawg)
True. I think the Navy authorized optional wear of a cutlass for Chief's. I didn't get one in the Coast Guard until I switched from enlisted to officer. They are beautiful, handmade in Germany and you pay the $450 yourself. It will be a nice heirloom.
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