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    Quote Originally Posted by Leatherneck Donald View Post
    I think, in retrospect, my real question should have been about where to wear pins of any sort when kilted up. Frankly, the question got clouded by folks concentrating on the fact I was asking about rank insignia specifically and I should not have asked it that specifically. The opinions of civilians and non-Marine veterans really don't matter in matters of my beloved Corps.
    But to what my real question should have been, where DOES one wear pins when kilted? TGIF waiters wear their "flair" on their braces. At my VFW post, everyone has their fore & aft cover covered in pins. Hikers stick pins on their hiking staffs. I have a friend who wears a couple of pins on the ribbons of his Glen Garry when he is in his kilt. That won't work for me because I'm married and my ribbons on my Balmoral are tied into a bow. I'm not looking to wear a butt load of pins marking every event in my life, but where is a good place to wear one or two that mean something special?

    I'm pretty sure the general consensus is NOT on the hose flashes
    OK, for you "The opinions of civilians and non-Marine veterans really don't matter in matters of my beloved Corps". It just so happens that, in this case, several former US Marines had the same opinion as us non Marines (whose opinions don't matter).

    If you want US Marines opinions, post on a US Marines forum!

    As stated by Tobus (non Marine, so his opinion probably doesn't matter to you) pins are not traditional so if you really want to wear them, wear them wherever and however you like!

    Edited to add: The fact of being married or not has absolutely no bearing on the ribbons of a bonnet being tied or being left loose.
    Last edited by BCAC; 21st May 14 at 08:01 AM.

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