MCL Uniform Code - page 4

• Standard cover - with Devil Dog patch when authorized.
• Devil Dog Collar (Optional).
• Blazer, Red, two (2) Marine Corps League buttons on front and three (3) Marine Corps League buttons on cuffs. (NO ribbons/medals or sunburst insignias are to be worn with this uniform).
• White shirt, plain collar (no button down collars or sunburst insignias on collar).
• Black tie with Marine Corps or Marine Corps league gold tie bar.
• Marine Corps League Crest or Bullion seal.
• Trousers, black.
• Belt, black with Marine Corps emblem on square gold buckle or belt, black, dress (optional).
• Socks, black.
• Shoes, black, plain toe.
• Lapel pin (s) (See note 1 below).

• Standard cover - with Devil Dog patch when authorized.
• Devil Dog Collar or Chapel of Four Chaplains medal, choice of one (1) (optional).
• Military bow tie - black.
• White shirt, formal (standard collar), pleated. (NO RUFFLED SHIRTS).
• Gold cuff links and gold studs.
• Marine Corps League Blazer Crest or Bullion Seal is optional with the Formal Dress when miniature medals are worn.
• Marine Corps League Red Mess Jacket, medium weight gabardine material with Marine Corps League buttons, gold waist chain and sunbursts in locating holes in jacket collar (WHEN AVAILABLE).
• Red Blazer optional to Red Mess Jacket.
• Cummerbund, gold or Gold vest front (only approved design).
• Trousers, black tux pants or trousers, black (optional).
• Belt, black with Marine Corps emblem on square gold buckle or belt, black, dress (optional).
• Socks, black.
• Shoes, black, plain toe.
• Miniature medals as prescribed (large medals may be worn on Red Mess Jacket).

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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). Kennel Devil Dog of the Year Pin to be worn outboard of National Marine of the Year.  The Chapel of Four Chaplains, Membership or Retired Marine lapel pins may also be worn, under same limitations.

NOTE:
The medal and ribbon presented by the Chapel of  Four Chaplains may be worn with the casual or formal uniform (male or female) in lieu of the Military Order of Devil Dog collar at the option of the awardee.

NOTE 2:
The direction of the "BLUE" field on the U.S. Flag has been established. (see Section V)