Marine Corps Emblem?

[Eric Hood]

I have a question about our emblem. The seven horizontal lines do represent the seven continents? I know ; the Eagle represents America, the globe is our world wide deployment capability and the anchor is the naval traditions.
Semper Fi,
Eric

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[ChuckH]

This came right off of the Marine Corps web site.
EAGLE, GLOBE AND ANCHOR
There is no better symbol for the purpose we serve than the emblem every Marine earns: the Eagle, Globe and Anchor. The eagle represents the proud nation we defend. It stands at the ready with our coastlines in sight and the entire world within reach of its outstretched wings. The globe represents our worldwide presence. The anchor points both to the Marine Corps' naval heritage and its ability to access any coastline in the world. Together, the eagle, globe and anchor symbolize our commitment to defend our nation—in the air, on land and at sea.


The Eagle, Globe and Anchor emblem has been part of the Marine uniform since 1868 and became the official emblem of the Marine Corps in 1955.

[Rocky C]

Correct Eric, the 7 lines represent the 7 continents and of course the Globe represents our World Wide Service.

Good question Brother. Many do not know about the 7 lines.

[Eric Hood]

Rocky, thanks. I felt like a boot posing this questions. Just goes to show me, never to old to learn about our Corps.
Semper Fi,
Eric

[m14ed]

Correct Eric, the ((( 7 lines represent the 7 continents and of course the Globe represents our World Wide Service. )))

Good question Brother. Many do not know about the 7 lines.

Hey Rock,,,,
where'd you come up with that skinny ?

[ChuckH]

I have never heard that before...
There is nothing that I found on the net about the 7 lines. I do know there used to be vertical lines but they stopped making them and only added the horizontal lines...

[Rocky C]

You Marines never heard of the 7 lines and the Globe before ?
Neither did I.
I heard that years ago at a DAV meeting with a bunch of Jarheads.

I guess it's just me, Eric and a few old timers then that heard that.

Good info/trivia to look up Chuck.

[Eric Hood]

OHH-RAH! Thanks again,
Semper Fi,
Eric

[hbharrison]

I looked up about this once before and fond that what has been said is ture and correct with one thing left out. That the anchor is for navel service but with the rope is fowled in the anchor means that we are not seaman. Check with serveral Navel people and they all said the same thing.

[Eric Hood]

That I never knew. Thanks.
Eric

[Rocky C]

Good One Butch .

Here's one for you all. What is the differance between the Service Uniform Officers Insignia and the Enlisted Marines Insignia ( EGA ) and why ?

[crazymjb]

Just realized my moto-tat has 6 lines (variation on the EGA I got as a young boot leave moron with little thought, though otherwise it came out well)... oh well.

Mike

[Rocky C]

Hahahahaha !!! Everyone will be checking tats now that views this thread Mike.

[SGT7477]

I got 7 on all of mine with the shading lightly covering some,lol, Semper Fidelis.

[hbharrison]

Well I know the dif on EGA officer and enlisted but not the why part. Officers are Gold and Silver enlisted is all gold.