The posts on the back hold a cotter pin, which secures the badge. I wouldn't bend them for fear they'd break off. I've gotten the pins both from the hardware store and from Worldwide Militaria; the length of the ones from WME seems to fit better.
For your other questions:
1) I hold the badge up to the hat, get it where I want ti and then mark the hat with pencil.
2) I use a leather hole punch, but a small, sharp knife would work as well.
3) I've never tried putting one of these on a cap without a cockade; don't have a good suggestion, I'm afraid.
4) See answer above.
Last edited by haukehaien; 12th September 12 at 06:06 PM.
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