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  2. United States Marine Corps noncommissioned officer's sword

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    The M1859 NCO sword continues service today as the Marine Corps drill and ceremonial sword. The sword's use is restricted by regulation to ceremonial occasions by an NCO or Staff NCO in charge of troops under arms or at weddings and wedding receptions where at least one of those being married is in uniform and has the rank of Corporal or higher.

  3. United States Marine Corps rank insignia - Wikipedia

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    Different styles of rank insignia are worn on different uniforms of the United States Marine Corps. Commissioned officers , which are distinguished from other officers by their commission , or formal written authority, have ranks that are subdivided into general officers , field-grade officers , and company-grade officers .

  4. USMC Sword Manual Procedures - Wikipedia

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    USMC Sword Manual Procedures are commonly used in the Marine Corps. Marines considered Non-commissioned Officers (NCO) as well as Staff Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCO) may find themselves having to perform the "Sword Manual", which is a stationary drill.

  5. Mameluke sword - Wikipedia

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    Today's U.S. Marine Corps officers' Mameluke sword closely resembles those first worn in 1826. Marine Corps history states that a sword of this type was presented to Marine First Lieutenant Presley O'Bannon by the Ottoman Empire viceroy, Prince Hamet, on December 8, 1805, during the First Barbary War, in Libya, as a gesture of respect and praise for the Marines' actions at the Battle of Derna ...

  6. Badges of the United States Marine Corps - Wikipedia

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    As per Marine Corps Assignment, Classification and Travel Systems Manual (ACTS MANUAL) MCO P1000.6, [6] Marines wear the appropriate breast insignia for qualification or designation in aviation, parachutist, explosive ordnance disposal, and diving.

  7. File:NCO Sword parts.jpg - Wikipedia

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  8. Model 1840 army noncommissioned officers' sword - Wikipedia

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    The Model 1840 noncommissioned officers' sword was adopted by the United States military in 1840. Based primarily on a sword used by the French Army, the model 1840 NCO proved somewhat heavy hilted and ill balanced. For over 70 years, it was widely used by the Army; today its usage is restricted to ceremonial occasions. [1]

  9. Order of the Sword (United States) - Wikipedia

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    The U.S. Army and Marine Corps lack such an honor bestowed by the enlisted corps upon the officer corps. The U.S. Navy has the title of "Honorary Chief Petty Officer." The origin of the tradition is that: The Order of the Sword recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to the enlisted corps.