I choose not to wear any military gear with civilian clothing.....most of the time. The only exception is the 17th Lancers cap badge on my MG hat when I drove my MG in the British car club and this was to show my loyalty to the MG badge over the misguided Triumph owners.

As others have said it doesn't take much to set military people off.

When I served in the navy I never challenged people for what they chose to wear and to this day if someone wants to wear a piece of military kit that is up to them. I do not know their story or history. I may comment on the branch of service or compliment the look but never challenge them.

What is problematic is that these chaps cannot tell the difference between the two types of head wear.

I have had a lot more challenges wearing my clergy collar than I have wearing my uniform.

The Vicar