Appropriateness of regimental brooch

**Jock Scot** · 10th February 14, 03:17 PM

Its a fair question and thank you for asking. I can only voice a British view. Until there are no longer any retired HLI left, then it would be best if it stayed in the drawer. If you did not serve in the Regiment then you do not wear the insignia is the general British view.

**ASinclair** · 10th February 14, 03:31 PM

Hello, Travis!

And, yea, don't wear it.

**Downunder Kilt** · 10th February 14, 03:34 PM

I hold the same view as the above posts, if you have no connection with the regiment, I think it is better not to wear it. Cheers

**TravisMcGuire** · 10th February 14, 03:37 PM

That's what I suspected and why I asked. Looks like its the antiques display case for this one.
Thanks

**TravisMcGuire** · 10th February 14, 03:41 PM

And at least my antiques display case is a better fate than the box of random bits of metal I found it in at the junk store.

**TravisMcGuire** · 10th February 14, 04:21 PM

In case anyone's curious. The light in my apartment makes it look gold-toned, but it's white metal.
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**Nathan** · 10th February 14, 05:16 PM

I agree with Jock and the others about wearing military kit one is not entitled to. It should certainly be avoided. Thanks for having the class to ask and care about the response. Also, welcome aboard.

**jetstar63** · 11th February 14, 06:43 AM

Travis, In army basic training, I earned an EMT Basic pin. The certification was good for only two years. I did not wear it after that.

**JohntheBiker** · 11th February 14, 07:13 AM

Hello Travis, and welcome. I agree with the others and think that you made the right choice.

**creagdhubh** · 18th February 14, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

Its a fair question and thank you for asking. I can only voice a British view. Until there are no longer any retired HLI left, then it would be best if it stayed in the drawer. If you did not serve in the Regiment then you do not wear the insignia is the general British view.

This should be a general American view as well, but sadly in some cases, it is not. As a U.S. Marine, I take great offence when an individual wears on their person, the Eagle, Globe and Anchor (EGA) insignia and is not a U.S. Marine.