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MCL Uniform Code - page 2


Section IV - Mounting of Miniature Medals
A. When more than one (1) medal is worn, they should be suspended from a holding bar of metal or other material of sufficient stiffness to support the weight of the medals.
B. When eleven (11) medals are worn, there will be five (5) medals on the first row, and six (6) medals on the second row (medallions cannot be even top to bottom).
C. The maximum length of the holding bar for medals should be four (4) inches, (3 ribbon bar).  A maximum of firve (5) medals, side by side, can be accommodated on a holding bar of maximum length, however, a maximum of ten (10) medals can be accommodated on a holding bar if overlapped.  Overlapping shall be equal (not more than 50%) and the right or inboard medal shall be shown in full.
D. Mounting of medals by rows:
     One to ten medals, 1 row only
     One to eleven medals, 2 rows - first row (5), second row (6)
     Two medals mounted side by side on a one (1) inch bar ( 1 ribbon bar)
     Three medals mounted on a one (1) inch bar (1 ribbon bar) overlapped
     Four medals mounted on a two (2) inch bar (2 ribbon bar) overlapped
When more than one (1) of the same medal has been awarded, stars shall be worn for additional awards.

Section V - Marine Corps League Patches
Marine Corps League patches shall be worn on the left sleeve, one and one-half (1 1/2) inches below the shoulder seam.  No service or Unit patches to be worn on the Marine Corps League Uniform.  Devil Dog Patch will be worn on the right sleeve one and one-half (1 1/2) inches below the shoulder seam.

U.S. flag 2" x 3 1/2" on right sleeve 1 1/2" below the shoulder seam, if not member of MODD, and may be worn by Associate members.  The U.S. Flag patch will have a white border, with the Field of Blue on the right side (to the wearer's front).  The Field of Blue position was approved by the National Board of Trustees on 29 September, 1994 in Quantico, VA.

Section VI - Marine Corps League Covers
All members of the Marine Corps League are authorized the Red cover.  Members elected to National office, or appointed to National Staff/Committees are authorized to wear Gold covers.  The National Commandant will wear a White cover.  Members elected to, or appointed on the Department (State) level are authorized to wear Red with Gold crown covers.  The Past National Commandants are authorized to wear a Gold with White crown cover.  Past Department Commandant, Past Detachment Commandant, Past Kennel Chief and Past National Director of Young Marines, with the years displayed for holding that office, are the only members who are authorized to wear their respective cover after their tour of duty is completed.  All other personnel will revert back to what they were wearing before they were elected or appointed to office, removing past office identification strips.  The only insignia authorized to be worn on Marine Corps League covers is the Marine Corps Emblem on left side.  The Devil Dog patch will be worn up front on the right side of the cover.  The identification strips, i.e., the Department or Detachment strip or embroidering will be centered on the right side.  If the Life strip is worn, it will be to the rear of the right side.  The LIFE MEMBER strip will be worn the same as the identification strips are worn.  NO Division pins or other ornaments are authorized to be worn on Marine Corps League covers.