Quote Originally Posted by James MacMillan View Post
And yes, after 33 years in the Corps, several conflicts, I have a lot of medals. Close to half of them are "I been there" medals. Some were awarded for superior performance and a couple for doing stupid things in dangerous circumstances. But - Can the average civilian recognize the significance of the different awards? NO.

33 years that's quite a career brother! HoRah! -when did you goin?

The only time that I would feel comfortable wearing my awards, would be at a gathering of other servicemen. When wearing their stuff.
I thought the same way a few years ago till I wore mine at a Robert Burn's diner. Several civilians admired them and the host, who was a retired Brit military type congratulated me as a peer.
Would I wear my “gongs” to watch a parade? No. Would I wear them at a Marine Corps Birthday Ball with my full PC.

I'm ordering a new set

I think a set of minitures look smashing on a formal jacket