Originally Posted by commonwealth (Post 10028108)

can i wear a medal on the basis of "freedom of speech"?

Originally Posted by chris955 (Post 10028041)

"The official rules for wearing medals allow only official awards to be worn. Unofficial purchased medals and foreign medals which do not have the Sovereign's permission to be worn are not allowed. Standard Bearers, Parade Marshals and other officials on Legion duty are bound by this ruling and unofficial medals must not be worn when on Legion duty.

The medals awarded to a deceased Service / ex-Service person may be worn on the right breast by a near relative (mother, father, sister, brother, wife, husband, daughter and son). Not more than one group should be worn by any individual."

One thing is certan, no action will be taken officially if anyone wears a relation's medals. In the Legion this practice is banned for Standard Bearers and parade officials and as stated above for other members."

Originally Posted by commonwealth (Post 10028108)

can i wear a medal on the basis of "freedom of speech"?

Originally Posted by chris955 (Post 10028041)

"The official rules for wearing medals allow only official awards to be worn. Unofficial purchased medals and foreign medals which do not have the Sovereign's permission to be worn are not allowed. Standard Bearers, Parade Marshals and other officials on Legion duty are bound by this ruling and unofficial medals must not be worn when on Legion duty.

The medals awarded to a deceased Service / ex-Service person may be worn on the right breast by a near relative (mother, father, sister, brother, wife, husband, daughter and son). Not more than one group should be worn by any individual."

One thing is certan, no action will be taken officially if anyone wears a relation's medals. In the Legion this practice is banned for Standard Bearers and parade officials and as stated above for other members."

Originally Posted by slapphead_otool (Post 10026857)

The slouch hat goes back to the Boer War, when it proved to be cheap (compared to pith helmets and shakos) and practical in the strong African sun. The Australian army was founded around the time the war ended, and they just adopted it for the same reasons. They are made of rabbit fur, and you soak them in water and let them dry on a wooden "block" to "bash" them to shape.

They are always worn a tad small, and with a rakish tilt. These days they are worn with the brim down unless on a parade, when one side is clipped up - this was to stop it being knocked off by the bayonet of the old 303 rifle.

Lots of Diggers hate them and prefer the beret, as they require a lot of maintenance and can't be rolled up and put in a pocket.

Originally Posted by MissingOZ (Post 10028211)

Much better than our 'Twat Hat'. We prefer the beret too. :nod:

Originally Posted by MissingOZ (Post 10028211)

Much better than our 'Twat Hat'. We prefer the beret too. :nod:

Originally Posted by ukecadet (Post 10028223)

Not familiar with that term but I'm guessing it's furry and falls over the ears.Enlighten please.

Originally Posted by MissingOZ (Post 10028304)

No..:rofl: Thats the deer stalker.

It called a 'Twat' Hat because thats what we look like/feel like when wearing it.