A-14. INSIGNIA.pdf

This document is a Marine Corps Order (MCO) detailing insignia and uniform requirements for Marine Band musicians. Section 6103 specifically outlines insignia regulations, specifying that officers of the Marine Band will wear appropriate insignia prescribed in paragraph 4005, with insignia attached to shoulder knots. Musicians' insignia will contain a musical lyre and be worn on full dress coats, special full dress coats, and jackets.

The document includes a figure showing Marine Band Enlisted Grade Insignia, displaying four distinct chevron designs representing different enlisted ranks. Specific placement rules are provided for various personnel, such as the Drum Major and Assistant Drum Major wearing officer branch service insignia on the red coat, white dress cover, and waist plate. The order also stipulates additional uniform details like black shoes, black socks for male musicians, and the prescription of swords for officers and the Drum Major/Assistant Drum Major.