Marlow White's swords and sabers have ceremonial blades. As such, they are built to strict military regulations to be used in drills, ceremonies, and displays. These blades are of the highest quality but are not sharpened for use as a weapon.
$79.95
- Leatherette backing resists shrinking and ripples
- Reinforced buckle design improves strength needed for sabers
- Made of certified ASU cap and sleeve braid
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I am a new Field Grade to TOG and we have an issue with getting the all gold general officers ceremonial belt. All FGs and above wear this but to my knowledge we haven’t been able to get them for the past 2 years or more. Historically they have been passed down, but over time (currently) we are struggling hard to find them. Is this something you can make? If I bring you an example, could you recreate it? Thanks!
Question by: Jacob Mclellan on Aug 23, 2024, 7:56 PM
Are you inquiring about the Hap Arnold or another Historical belt? Here is the Link for the Hap Arnold belt https://www.marlowwhite.com/air-force-ceremonial-belt
Answer by: Colleen Carney (Admin) on Aug 26, 2024, 5:00 PM
I searched the 670-1s and other publications regarding the ceremonial belts and could not find anything. Pretty much every other site I've visited indicates this buckle is Enlisted only, while the buckle depicted on the Infantry Ceremonial Belt is listed generically as Officers buckle. I initially began searching for a suitable buckle to wear with my US Army kilt, but I also need to order a ceremonial belt soon for an additional duty I recently picked up and do not want to get the wrong one.
Question by: Jake Hearen on May 26, 2025, 7:07 PM
Hi,
Great question! And you're not alone in being confused. You're correct that Army Regulation 670-1 and DA PAM 670-1 do not specifically address the ceremonial belt or its buckle. That's because the ceremonial belt is considered an optional item typically authorized at the command level for formal occasions such as change-of-command ceremonies, weddings, parades, and other events where a saber or sword is worn.
Regarding the buckles:
Enlisted ceremonial belts generally feature the Great Seal buckle, which is widely recognized as the "Enlisted" version.
Officer ceremonial belts, like the one shown on the Infantry Ceremonial Belt product pages, typically feature a more refined buckle, often referred to generically as an "Officer's buckle," though not officially named as such in regulations.
This difference in buckle style is largely based on tradition and visual distinction rather than formal regulation. While there’s no regulation that prohibits Officers from wearing the Great Seal buckle, most officers opt for the Officer-style buckle to maintain that visual differentiation.
For your needs, both with the kilt and your new ceremonial duty, we would recommend:
Choosing the Officer’s style buckle if you are currently serving as an Officer and want to align with traditional wear practices.
Double-checking with your command or unit SOP, especially for ceremonial events, as final approval for optional accessories like the belt typically rests with the commander.
Let us know if you need any additional help!
Great question! And you're not alone in being confused. You're correct that Army Regulation 670-1 and DA PAM 670-1 do not specifically address the ceremonial belt or its buckle. That's because the ceremonial belt is considered an optional item typically authorized at the command level for formal occasions such as change-of-command ceremonies, weddings, parades, and other events where a saber or sword is worn.
Regarding the buckles:
Enlisted ceremonial belts generally feature the Great Seal buckle, which is widely recognized as the "Enlisted" version.
Officer ceremonial belts, like the one shown on the Infantry Ceremonial Belt product pages, typically feature a more refined buckle, often referred to generically as an "Officer's buckle," though not officially named as such in regulations.
This difference in buckle style is largely based on tradition and visual distinction rather than formal regulation. While there’s no regulation that prohibits Officers from wearing the Great Seal buckle, most officers opt for the Officer-style buckle to maintain that visual differentiation.
For your needs, both with the kilt and your new ceremonial duty, we would recommend:
Choosing the Officer’s style buckle if you are currently serving as an Officer and want to align with traditional wear practices.
Double-checking with your command or unit SOP, especially for ceremonial events, as final approval for optional accessories like the belt typically rests with the commander.
Let us know if you need any additional help!
Answer by: Hannah George (Admin) on May 28, 2025, 11:39 AM