10 April 1833 Green Uniform #OTD in 1833, President Andrew Jackson orders that green and buff replace blue and scarlet as the colors of the Marine Corps uniform. Lot WWI Marine Corps Tunic with Shoulder Cord and Marksman Medal. This Grey Green coat displays nicely U.S. MARINE CORPS DRESS AIGUILLETTE GREEN RED BRAIDED CORD SHOULDER ROPE eBay FRENCH FOURRAGERE When new Marines and Sailors join the 5th Regiment, they are presented with the French Fourragere, a braided cord worn on their left shoulder. The French government awarded the 5th U.S. Army Fourragere French WWI Shoulder Cord Green with Red Spots