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Wear a miniature as a kilt pin.
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 Originally Posted by Chas
Wear a miniature as a kilt pin.
The rank pins are pretty small, less than an inch across. For several years, I wore a red flash pinned to the apron with a rank pin, but I went back to wearing my Clan Donald (family connection) kilt pin. At some point, I'd like to have a kilt pin made like my Balmoral crest (Semper Fidelis written on the circle belt), and holes in place for a person to add their own rank insignia.
For the time being, I think I am seeing that nobody wears any kind of pins on the flashes, so I think I will forgo them.
Thanks to all for the input!
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A member of my church is a Marine Lt. Colonel. He wears an officer's EGA as a kilt pin but never wears any rank insignia.
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The Following User Says 'Aye' to LANCER1562 For This Useful Post:
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My kilt pin is an Eagle, Globe, and Anchor over a claymore that I got from Sport Kilt, of all places. I suppose there's no reason not to wear rank insignia on flashes, but as has been stated before, I've never seen a pin of any kind on flashes. Personally, I don't have my former rank insignia (Corporal.) as any kind of jewelry. If I wear anything, it's either the EGA, or a miniature of the Southwest Asia Service Medal ribbon as a lapel pin.
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The Following User Says 'Aye' to KSmedic For This Useful Post:
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Why not on your lapel? The Leatherneck tartan with a globe and anchor kilt pin would look quite nice as has been suggested. Truly there are times when less is more and this may be one. It's a safe bet that when this many people "suggest" something, it might be worth while to follow the advice.
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The Following User Says 'Aye' to MacCathmhaoil For This Useful Post:
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Be yourself cousin. Sounds like a fine ideas. Ignore the naysayers....what is important is what you like. There aren't any rules - don't let others make up your rules. Wear them with pride.
Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
"I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."
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The Following 3 Users say 'Aye' to Riverkilt For This Useful Post:
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As a former military man myself, I've observed that those who've "been there and done that" tend to be more restrained, in both speech and dress, than those who haven't.
'A damned ill-conditioned sort of an ape. It had a can of ale at every pot-house on the road, and is reeling drunk. "
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The Following 3 Users say 'Aye' to KD Burke For This Useful Post:
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I tend to agree with what seems the prevailing opinion. I AM a Marine, I wear the EGA proudly, in various ways, both kilted and in Saxon attire. I wear my ribbons on appropriate occasions. I WAS a Cpl, I am not now, so I don't wear the chevrons.
Geoff Withnell
"My comrades, they did never yield, for courage knows no bounds."
No longer subject to reveille US Marine.
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I have always found it somewhat disrespectful when insignia are worn in non-traditional places. Something that belongs on your chest seems devalued when it's worn on your leg.
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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26th May 14, 03:12 PM
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I use my silver E6 US Navy eagle and chevrons ball cap device as a kilt pin. Never any odd looks or negative comments.
Last edited by tundramanq; 26th May 14 at 03:18 PM.
slàinte mhath, Chuck
Originally Posted by MeghanWalker,In answer to Goodgirlgoneplaids challenge:
"My sporran is bigger and hairier than your sporran"
Pants is only a present tense verb here. I once panted, but it's all cool now.
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