It is a symbol of their global presence and the ability to reach any shoreline if there is a battlefield there President eisenhower approved the design on june 22, 1954 The emblem as shown on the seal was adopted in 1955 as the official marine corps emblem. The logo features an eagle, a globe, and an anchor prominently displayed on a scarlet background. This file is a work of a united states marine or employee, taken or made as part of that person's official duties As a work of the u.s
Federal government, it is in the public domain. The eagle stood for the nation marines swore to protect The globe, showing the western hemisphere, reflected the corps’ global reach—marines could be called to fight anywhere, anytime It represented the corps' naval heritage, reminding everyone that marines fight from the sea. The globe on the u.s Marine emblem signifies service in any part of the world
