There was a time in the Corps when the term eagle, globe and anchor was rarely heard; and ega never heard!

The Marine Corps emblem (not ega--there's no such thing ) was the general reference. Marines did, however, refer to our emblem, on occasion, simply as the Globe and Anchor--no, not the Eagle, Globe and Anchor--just the Globe and Anchor. Many of you will say, among other things, that you never heard of such a thing. I agree, likely you never did--maybe that's because you're a boot.

Matter of fact, I have seen references in many of the older writings pertaining to the Corps, using the reference to the Globe and Anchor. For example, one such reference stated "...he was one of the finest men ever to wear the Globe and Anchor..."

Just read a news article a few days ago that reminded me of this topic. And, there was an article on actor Hugh O'Brian, a former Marine, who had been awarded the Globe and Anchor award. I know, you same people won't remember him either.

Dick Gaines
GySgt USMC (Ret.)
1952-72


R.W. "Dick" Gaines
GySgt USMC (Ret.)
1952-72

Gunny G's Old Salt Marines Tavern
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Hi Gunny---do you know where I can find the American Flag & the Marine Corps Flag, they are crossed & there is a Marine Corps Emblem in the center? I had it on my computer for wallpaper but I had my computer worked on & they lost it. If you can help me I would appreciate it very much. Thanks a lot.
Bob Robinson
U.S.M.C. Ret.
PS Semper Fi

http://www.angelfire.com/ca/dickg/gunny.html
http://www.angelfire.com/ca/dickg/gunny.html

Just click on the url above to my webpage, and you will see it at the top of the page--just right click on it and save to your hardrive--please don't attempt to link it from my site or Angelfire gets its panties bunched up.

Semper Fidelis
Dick Gaines


R.W. "Dick" Gaines
GySgt USMC (Ret.)
1952-72

Gunny G's Old Salt Marines Tavern
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