The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor (commonly referred to as an EGA) is the official emblem and insignia of the United States Marine Corps. [1] [2] The current emblem traces its roots in the designs and ornaments of the early Continental Marines as …

Sometime during the early part of World War II (possibly late 1942 or early 1943), because of the scarcity of certain critical metals, it was decided to issue enlisted service cap and collar...

Aug 5, 2017 · We have seen in photos that early EGAs were being worn into the 1960's-1970's by senior Marine officers who either used them as means to distinguish themselves as "Old Corps" or refused to buy new when old was still doing the job.

Jul 20, 2007 · For for US Marine Corps EGA / EG&A / Eagle, Globe, and Anchor emblems from all periods. ⭐ In Memory of Gary Mohrlang ⭐

Sep 28, 2024 · Yes, that's the style worn during WWII by enlisted men and women. That pattern was worn from 1937 through the late '50s. Steve

Oct 3, 2024 · In World War II, Marines were often seen wearing EGA designs that had been discontinued as far back as 1925. “The droop wing eagle was only used for about 10 years, though they stuck around...

title: ww2 usmc 1937 pattern enlisted service cap and collar set, issue vairiety worn on green and tan uniform Description: Nice three piece set, hat and collar insignia for Marine enlisted service (green) and tropical (tan) uniforms.

Jul 25, 2005 · EGA emblems, as know today, date from 1868 when General Zelin, the 7th Commandant, with the approval of the Secretary of the Navy, decided on a singly distinctive emblem. This new emblem was centered around the globe, using an …

This "EAGLE, GLOBE, & ANCHOR EMBLEM: 1868-1963" USMC WW1 WW2 EGA REFERENCE BOOK is in MINT, unread, new in the wrapper condition, with absolutely no rips, holes, tears, or damage of any kind.

They were also unofficially worn on the Army HBT utility caps to distinguish the wearer as a Marine instead of an Army soldier until replaced by the exclusively Marine version with a simplified black silk-screened version of the EGA. All versions were worn throughout WWII.