Quote Originally Posted by Reiver View Post
That's the org. I see and think it a bit ridiculous.

Why would you wear all of your decorations with a kilt in casual wear? What is the connection?

If you took the kilt off and put on pants you'd look foolish unless at a memorial etc.

Yes, they are your awards (altho I wonder when I see them improperly stacked on some gents) but the display at a highland game or festival is to what purpose?

If you want to do a veteran Scots heritage gig then an appropriate patch or something...but full dress award regalia?

Looks silly to me.
Members of SAMS wear our ribbons when we are in the SAMS uniform because that is part of the uniform. At many games or festivals, the SAMS members you see are spending at least part of their day manning the SAMS tent, so being in uniform is appropriate. And IIRC, I wore full ribbons on the short sleeve tropical uniform while in the USMC, so full ribbons on the SAMS equivalent is not all that out of place. I am sorry if it seems silly to you.