The color(s) red, white, black, taupe, blue and gold is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
"RED, WHITE, BLACK, TAUPE, BLUE AND GOLD"
The mark consists of a round design, bordered by a thin blue line and a blue outlined gold-colored roping around the perimeter. Within this perimeter is a blue band, within which are the words "UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS" in gold. Within that band is a red circular field. Within that red field is a design consisting of an eagle, perched atop a globe, with an anchor behind the globe. The eagle and anchor are taupe, as are the land masses on the globe. The ocean is in white. In the eagle's beak, which is gold, is held a white banner.