Kepi and Traditional Epaulettes
The modern kepi is presented to new recruits in a solemn ceremony. It is worn by executive officers when another headdress is not prescribed. As noted above it includes the anchor badge, symbol of the marine troops. Its color is dark blue, not black. When not being worn the kepi is expected to be positioned so that the anchor is always visible.
The epaulettes "of tradition" are gold for officers and NCOs and wool of "daffodil" yellow for other ranks. This colour and pattern is derived from the historic epaulettes of the Metropolitan light infantry.
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