Formal Attire w/Kilt

[Tartan Texan Trenton]

I'm taking Mark's side on the medals here -
Though it's tended to be out of fashion in America post-Vietnam, wearing of miniature medals is appropriate in formal attire under the circumstances described in AR 670-1 (Army uniform regs). And he is a police officer, so not strictly a civilian. Many departments recognize their officers' military service - in San Antonio they may wear 1 badge they qualified for above their right breast pocket. My question is, Mark - you're an officer of the law; what are you doing with a prohibited wildlife item (sealskin sporran)?

[Nanook]

My question is, Mark - you're an officer of the law; what are you doing with a prohibited wildlife item (sealskin sporran)?

Sealskin is NOT prohibited in the United States. The Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) just bans the import and sale. U.S. products by Alaskan Natives are exempted when used in traditional native handicrafts (for tourists). A native Alaskan (U.S. Citizen) may make and sell handicrafts of seal-skin, polar bear fur as well as numerous endangered species (seal is NOT endangered). They may also be exported.