AMERICAN LEGION
Greenville, SC Post #3
Color guard honor guard uniform guide
Trousers (Pants):
- Navy Blue with 1” gold stripe outside seam full length of trouser leg
Shirt:
- White military style (see illustration 1)
- Summer uniform, short sleeve (1 May to 1 November)
- Winter uniform, long sleeve (1 November to 1 May)
Belt:
- Trouser belt dark blue or black web belt with brass buckle
- White military pistol belt with white keepers
Shoes:
- Black high gloss low quarters
Gloves:
- White military parade gloves
Scarf:
- Powder blue
Headgear:
- American Legion Cap
- Reference Legion Cap Etiquette section for decorating and wear criteria
Shirt, Patches and Ribbons
- American Flag
Right sleeve 1” down from shoulder sleeve seam
- Collar Insignia
Letter “G” toward the collar point ¼” from both edges
- Color Guard Patch
Left Sleeve 2” down from the shoulder sleeve seam
- Honor Guard Patch
Left sleeve immediately below Color Guard patch
- Military Ribbons
Locate 1/8” above left breast pocket
Unit citations locate 1/8” above right breast pocket
CSIB (Combat Service Identification Badge) Centered on right breast shirt pocket
- Post Pin
Right side breast above Unit Citations
- Name Tag
Locate right side pocket flap, white lettering on black
- DOD Memorial Training Award
Locate left side pocket flap
- Shoulder Cord, Infantry Blue
Left shoulder
Jacket: Navy Blue – Member’s only style (see illustration 2)
- Large American Legion Patch (6” dia.)
Center on back, 6” below color seam
- American Flag
Right sleeve 1” down from shoulder seam
- Color Guard Patch
Left sleeve 2” down from shoulder seam
- Honor Guard Patch
Left sleeve immediately below Color Guard patch
- Post Patch
Right breast centered
Sources for American Legion Uniform
Pants: Quartermaster Supply
Shirt: Quartermaster Supply
American Legion Emblem Sales Catalog
Shoes: Military Commissary
Bates Shoe on line
Quartermaster Supply
Cap: See Post Adjutant
Jacket: Hammericks in the fall of the year
Accessories: See Commander, Color Guard
Note 1. Prior to purchase of uniform contact Commander, Color Guard
Note 2. Ribbons on jacket are optional and may be miniature medals
Cleaning and Washing tips:
Pants: Machine washable, dry cleaning is recommended for a crisper look
Shoes: The Corfam can be cleaned with a dab of petroleum jelly which
will hide minor scratches
Scarf: Washable
Gloves: Washable
Cap: Dry clean
Jacket: Washable