A Question of Propriety

[Kilted KT]

I agree, wear it as a tribute to him, and wear it well..

[Yaish]

Those who have served and have a right to take offense, wont when they understand it is to honor your brother. After all, he is THEIR brother too.

Those who havent served, and who dont understand and might take offense. Well, they dont count anyway.

Wear it well, wear it proudly, and thank you for remembering.

[James]

From a British Army perspective, I think your idea is a good one: for you are with a specific reason wearing an arm of service badge.

However to wear medals or decorations in such a way would be soemthing entirely different, and not to British eyes acceptable.

James

[kiltedjaz]

Bill
I would just like to say, what a wonderfully thoughtful idea. I'm very sure your brother would be so pleased and even honoured for you to wear it.
It is important that we never forget those who died in the service of their country, irrespective of political ideals.
Wear your pin with pride.

Kindest regards

[davedove]

From a British Army perspective, I think your idea is a good one: for you are with a specific reason wearing an arm of service badge.

However to wear medals or decorations in such a way would be soemthing entirely different, and not to British eyes acceptable.

James

I'm in complete agreement with James here. The Army seal is no a medal or decoration, so wear it with pride. If anyone does question it, you have a real good reason.

Personally, I think it is even more of a tribute for a Vietnam Vet, since they saw so little recognition at the time.

[Jerry]

From a British Army perspective, I think your idea is a good one: for you are with a specific reason wearing an arm of service badge.

However to wear medals or decorations in such a way would be soemthing entirely different, and not to British eyes acceptable.

James

I'd agree with wearing the badge. The medals and decorations would be viewed by americans in the same way.

[macwilkin]

The Army seal is no a medal or decoration, so wear it with pride.

From first glance at the picture, the Army kilt pin and cap badge appears very similar, if not the same, as the Great Seal of the United States. I see nothing wrong with an American citizen wearing such a device.

I agree with James about the medals and decorations as well, with one noteable exception: The Australian tradition of allowing children, grandchildren, etc. to wear the medals and decorations of their fathers, grandfathers, etc. on ANZAC Day (April 25th) and Remembrance Day (November 11th) -- they are worn on the right breast, not the left, and many of these young people march with their dad or grandad's old comrades, a fitting and very personal tribute, INMHO. I've been told by Australians that it "passes the torch" of remembrance to these young people to ensure that what their relatives did will never be forgotten.

Cheers,

Todd

[mrpharr]

As a vet myself I would only be honored if one of my brothers decided to wear a piece of regalia in my honor. Like the post before, as long as you don't pass yourself off as the veteran I believe it is a very touching idea.

[ronstew]

Doesn't the army hand out free ball caps? Isn't there a NASCAR stock car embalzoned with the word "ARMY?" The army likes it when people wear its stuff, within certain limitations, and this case is well within those limitations.

[David Dalglish]

I had the same problem, My father served with the Cameronion Scottish Riffles, he was Badly injured at the Normandy landings,& died when I was 14 some 46 years ago, I now wear his cap badge on my day Sporron in his memory. Wear it with Pride to honour your Brother, as I do for my Father