Military patches for rank on kilt?

[Nathan]

This may be a difference between the Canadian and American military culture. Many of the people on this forum are ex military. In the Canadian Forces, there is a strong, strong, admonition against mixing civilian and military kit. I'm not a veteran but I am ex military.
As far as I know, like other ex soldiers, Canadian veterans are not permitted to wear their uniforms, in whole or in part, once they retire from the forces. They may wear some form of Legion or association uniform that consists of a blazer, often with a regimental patch sewn on, and trousers. Even Highland veterans don't wear kilts on Remembrance Day once they retire. They are, however permitted to wear the Legion or Vets association headdress which is a beret or Glengarry for the Army. They are also permitted to wear medals.

Any exceptions to the above such as special rules for veterans of a particular regiment, would still be subject to that association's own rules and wouldn't really be a free for all.

Even serving soldiers aren't allowed to wear their uniform or mess kit to their wedding or a black tie function without obtaining consent in writing from their unit via the chain of command.

I see American veterans on this forum incorporating elements of their former uniform such as unit badges etc...into their civie attire. Most military folks up here would frown upon this quite strenuously.

Obviously, if you were in a Kilted Regiment that wore the black watch tartan, there's nothing to stop you buying a civilian kilt in the same generic tartan.

Since you're American, Teffer, none of this Canuck stuff really concerns you too much. I just brought it up so I might learn if there is any parallel sentiment there. If your dad has no qualms about putting military rank insignia on his civilian attire, get creative. Lay it out in some kind of organized fashion and go to town.