Quote Originally Posted by vmac3205 View Post
I too, struggle with the idea. Captmac is a Navy vet and wears the navy tartan. Should I, or shouldn't I wear a navy tartan sash. That seems to be the question. I'm still conflicted.
In the British Army, "sweetheart pins", or miniature versions of regimental badges, were frequently given by soldiers to their "wives and sweethearts":

http://www.diggerhistory.info/pages-...weethearts.htm

I have seen American examples as well; I remember seeing one given to a wife by a US Army Air Corps pilot which was a mini version of the wing-and-propeller badge.

Regards,

Todd