FMF GUIDON Full Size Double Side Regulation (20"x28")

Guidon Purchase Policy:

Fleet Forces Marine Guidon Specifications:

1. Material and Color:
   • The guidon is made of red polyester cloth.
   • Insignia, letters, and numbers are made of gold polyester cloth and sewn on both sides.
2. Dimensions:
   • Hoist: 22 inches (1.83 feet)
   • Fly: 28 inches (2.33 feet)
3. Emblem Specifications:
   • The Marine Corps emblem (eagle, globe, and anchor) is made of gold polyester cloth.
   • Emblem size:
     • Wingspan: approximately 8.5 inches
     • Globe diameter: 5.5 inches
     • Overall anchor length: 11 inches
4. Lettering and Numbering:
   • Maximum of 22 characters (letters, numerals, or spaces) per guidon.
   • Character sizes:
     • Single character: 6 inches
     • 2-3 characters: 4.5 inches
     • 4 or more characters: 1.75 inches
   • For example, "4 TANK BN":
     • "4" is 4.5 inches
     • "TANK BN" and "MD" are 1.75 inches each
5. Placement of Characters:
   • Higher organization identifiers are placed in the lower left corner.
   • Company identifiers are placed in the lower right corner.

Authorized Guidon Type:

• The Type II guidon is the only authorized version for Marine Corps units and organizations.
  • Design:
  • • If needed for clarity, the abbreviated designation of an intermediate organization may be shown directly above the parent organization’s designation.
    • "FMF" in single block letters, 4 inches high, is centered above the emblem on the same arc.
    • The organization number is placed between the crown of the anchor and the lower left corner of the guidon.
    • The company designation letter, abbreviated title, or number is placed in the lower right corner
    • The Marine Corps emblem is centered on an arc with a 60-inch radius.