Thanks Splash 4,

Know this is getting old...Trent had a question about my RAF replica battlejacket too.

First, I doubt anyone would mistake me for currently serving because of my beard and ponytail...and, I guess, obvious olde age.

Second, I've always been open about my own service in '65-'66.

And, I have well considered the issue with the stripes and the bars...my decision was that the point of honoring my father and uncle would be lost without the partial recreation of their uniform on the replica jackets.

What I don't wanna do is go around angering folks - understanding that there are some that will anger over most anything. Trent's comment to RCallan is the reason I'm doing this double check.

Gonna need a solid reason to change my mind though. My father saw a couple years of combat when we were still loosing. My uncle did the dirty work on the front lines. That was a lot of wars ago, but I ain't forgot.

And sorry Rocky, don't mean to pull this off topic since your stocking the Army tartan is what this is all about. I figure there may be others out there wanting to honor family in the same way but afraid of being criticized for it.

If we can put this question to rest maybe others will help with the starter order.

Ron