They do say that a little knowledge is a dangerous thing - but there was no sign of the Canadian regiment's coronet or an L being included with the badge, I saw only the badge of what I assumed was the British Seaforth Highlanders - and they were amalgamated fifty years ago - the badge of the new regiment incorporated the stag's head, but it was not the same shape, and there was something between the antlers, but of course they too are gone now.

Perhaps I am too used to seeing badges being worn in memory of the dead.

Now a regimental or association tie - that is personal - a statement of belonging. I suppose it is how you were brought up to view these things.

Many years ago my sister's mother in law allowed her late husband's medals out of her keeping, and never saw them again. Every year someone who was not entitled to wear them marched in the Remembrance parade, and then his son would show them off and talk of his dad the military hero - there is a special place in Hell reserved for such as him - I hope.

Anne the Pleater :ootd: