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.
Studs and links are required to be worn with Mess and Dinner Dress Uniforms, as follows:
Army (men's uniforms only):
- White Mess Uniform: gold studs and links
- Blue Mess Uniform: gold studs and links
- Blue Evening Mess Uniform: mother-of-pearl studs and links
Navy and U.S. Public Health Service (men's and women's uniforms):
- Formal Dress Uniform: mother-of-pearl studs and links
- Dinner Dress Blue Jacket Uniform (Officers and CPOs): gold studs and links
- Dinner Dress Blue Jacket Uniform (Enlisted): black (or silver) studs and links
- Dinner Dress White Jacket Uniform (Officers and CPOs): gold studs and links
- Dinner Dress White Jacket Uniform (Enlisted): Black (or silver) studs and links
- NOTE: Women wear studs and links with the new pleated-style formal white blouse.