What military slang term for members of the US Marine Corps was derived from a special collar once worn around the neck by both American and British Marines and soldiers from 1798?
Leatherneck Leatherneck Leatherneck is a military slang term for a member of the United States Marine Corps, or of the British Royal Marines. It is generally believed to originate in the wearing of a leather "stock" or collar around the neck, which kept the posture erect, but this is not the case. It was from a leather collar worn to prevent the Mohammedan cutlass from slashing the throats of U.S. Marines during the Barbary wars. The term "leatherneck" was derived from a leather stock once worn around the neck by both American and British Marines. In the United States, beginning in
Badges of the United States Marine Corps Badges of the United States Marine Corps Insignia and badges of the United States Marine Corps are military "badges" issued by the United States Department of the Navy to Marines who achieve certain qualifications and accomplishments while serving on both active and reserve duty in the United States Marine Corps. As described in Chapters 4 and 5 of Marine Corps Uniform Regulations, "badges" are categorized as "breast insignia" (worn immediately above ribbons/medals), "identification badges" (usually worn at breast pocket level), and "marksmanship badges" (worn immediately below ribbons). For the purpose of this article, the term "badge" shall be used exclusively