Eagle, Globe and Anchor

Eagle, Globe, and Anchor ( eng. eagle, globe and anchor) is the official emblem of the United States Marine Corps.

The current design dates back to the ornaments of the early American Continental Marines and the British Royal Marines. The current badge was designed in 1868 and 1966, slightly modified only when eagles. Before that time there were numerous different characters, mottos and plaques which served as the official emblem.

Symbolism

The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor symbol is a eagle with wings whipped clings to a globe, facing the viewer the Western Hemisphere. Moored in the beak of the eagle is the motto of the Marines, Semper fidelis (German: Always faithful ). In the background, a " unclear Stockanchor " ( foul anchor ) tends. As ( " not operational " within the meaning of ) " unclear," he is because he is wrapped twice by its chain.

The symbolism can also be interpreted so that it represents the three applications of the Marines, land, water and air.

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