
Originally Posted by
MacMillan of Rathdown
From time to time questions are raised about the appropriateness of wearing medals, other than those to which one is personally entitled, with the kilt.
Let me suggest that if one wishes to commemorate the service of a relative, they might want to consider the using the miniature version of the medals as buttons on their cuffs or waistcoat. Any jeweler can silver solder loops to the back of the medal and, if so desired, silver plate the finished button.
Those gentlemen who wear a watch can hang the medals (sans ribbons) from individual links in their watch chain.
This allows for the commemorative display of a relative's medals, without offering offense to those who believe that medals-- for what ever reason-- should only be worn by the recipient.
Good ideas. Everyone should be aware...at least in Commonwealth countries (Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK) it is a offense to wear medals that you are not entitled to wear. I am not sure about US law, but I am sure that the law is much the same.
"I have slipped the surly bonds of earth
And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings."
From High Flight, a poem by
Pilot Officer Gillespie Magee
412 Squadron, RCAF
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