240th Marine Corps Ball Pilsner Beer Glass
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- USMC-MCB240-BG
Description
240th Birthday Ball Glass
This tall pilsner beer glass commemorates the 240th Marine Corps Ball, the birthday celebration marking 240 years since the Corps was founded on November 10, 1775. It carries the Eagle, Globe and Anchor etched into the glass beneath an arched ball inscription. It suits Marines who attended, veterans who served around that year, and anyone putting together a gift for a Marine in their life.
Features
- Etched Eagle, Globe And Anchor — The Marine Corps emblem, ribbon included, is etched into the surface, so the design is part of the glass rather than a printed decal.
- Arched Ball Inscription — The 240th Marine Corps Ball wording curves over the top of the emblem in bold serif lettering.
- Frosted White Finish — The etched areas turn a soft frosted white that stands out clearly against a dark beer.
- Tall Pilsner Profile — The slim body flares toward the rim, the classic pilsner shape that leaves room for a head of foam.
- Heavy Clear Base — A thick solid foot keeps the tall glass steady on a bar top or shelf.
- Clear Glass Construction — Untinted glass shows off the color of whatever you pour.
- Commemorative Keepsake — It works as an everyday beer glass or as a display piece next to other ball and unit memorabilia.
Marine Corps Ball History
Every November, Marines worldwide hold a formal ball to mark the Corps' birthday, and each year's ball is numbered by the Corps' age. The 240th fell in 2015, which makes this glass a dated piece for anyone tied to that year's celebration. The second image shows the same glass shape etched with The Basic School crest, bearing the words Esprit, Leadership and Knowledge around the emblem.
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Great glass for the ballIt looked awesome on the table. The etching is really deep and doesnt scratch off when you wash it. Going to get a few more for the guys!
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Bought for TBS memories, use it for everythingActually bought this for my home bar because I graduated The Basic School in 2015 and wanted something authentic from the 240th Marine Corps Birthday Ball. 16oz capacity fits a proper craft pour with headroom for foam, the pilsner taper concentrates hop aroma right under your nose just like its supposed to. The heavy Luminarc glass keeps beer cold longer than those thin pint glasses from the gas station. Then I discovered it's also perfect for: drinking root beer with my kids who think the Eagle Globe and Anchor is cool, holding pens and challenge coins on my desk when I'm not drinking, serving milkshakes to my nephews because the heavy base prevents spills, and as a water cup during Peloton workouts. Construction is legit Luminarc France. Mine has the etched 240th Ball design crisp and deep, wont wear off in the dishwasher like screened logos do. The glass is thick walled, probably 3mm at the rim, feels substantial not cheap thin stuff that chips when you clink it.
For $4 it's cheaper than any Spiegelau pilsner glass that breaks if you look at it wrong. The Marine Corps specific branding scares some civilians off thinking they didn't serve so they can't own it, but this is just a really good beer glass.