Personally (and i don't yet speak from experience as I only have one USAK semi trad) I think the patches in the pictures look pretty good. As to the pin, I have seen them worn all over the edge of the apron, so I doubt anyone would notice if you simply wore the pin beside the patch, or above it, or diagonal to it. I personally have given some thought to the matter, as I plan to get a USAK casual or three or four, myself. So those are the solutions I have come up with- use the pin in conjunction with the patch!