Quote Originally Posted by Jock Scot View Post
Never said otherwise Todd------ I think I did mention 101st airborne as an example and I note that Smart Turnout do mention many US universities too.

Out of interest we(the Brits) don't do the lapel badge much and the rostte hardly at all, I think.In fact I don't think I have ever seen a UK one.
Jock,

Apologies for my attempt at humour that failed.

I've seen a number of lapel badges from organisations in the UK; the C. of E. Verger's Guild, for example, offers one for its members. (Whether it is worn of course is another story!)

The rosette originated in France from the larger ones worn on medals, such as the Legion of Honour. MOLLUS, according to tradition, was the first US society to adopt one in the 1870s. I have seen a picture of President Benjamin Harrison, an ex-Union Army officer, wearing one during his Presidency.

T.