The thirteen stars represent the original 13 colonies. The Marine emblem includes the Eagle ( represents our Nation), the Globe (represents our worldwide service), and the anchor (represents Marines...
you should have a brass buckle, one hook, two smaller brass "keepers" and one 2" white belt. For starters the buckle goes on your right side. This will be obvious when You pick up Corporal, but its...
For decades, older sailors told incoming sailors that the 13 buttons on the front of the bell bottoms represented the original 13 colonies. The myth was so commonplace , it actually had to be excised...