Marine Corps ball....

**switchblade5984** · 16th November 06, 11:47 AM

ours was held at the Raddison in downtown fresno
yes its an Eton coat

thanks for the compliments!

and i dont think i want to mix my civilian attire with my military attire...just not for me

**macwilkin** · 16th November 06, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by switchblade5984

ours was held at the Raddison in downtown fresno
yes its an Eton coat

thanks for the compliments!

and i dont think i want to mix my civilian attire with my military attire...just not for me

The wearing of miniature medals on civilian formal wear is correct, though -- it is not considered "mixing" of military kit and civilian "mufti".

Regards,

Todd

**Kid Cossack** · 16th November 06, 12:32 PM

Switchblade:

Looking good, man! I'd wear miniature medals with civilian attire---but a good cookie and a fire watch don't make a very imposing display!

**cessna152towser** · 16th November 06, 12:49 PM

Smart looking kilt & lady.

**switchblade5984** · 16th November 06, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by Kid Cossack

Switchblade:

Looking good, man! I'd wear miniature medals with civilian attire---but a good cookie and a fire watch don't make a very imposing display!

aye... i have been caught... lol

**switchblade5984** · 16th November 06, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

The wearing of miniature medals on civilian formal wear is correct, though -- it is not considered "mixing" of military kit and civilian "mufti".

Regards,

Todd

well to each his own....

**davedove** · 16th November 06, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

The wearing of miniature medals on civilian formal wear is correct, though -- it is not considered "mixing" of military kit and civilian "mufti".

Regards,

Todd

Originally Posted by switchblade5984

well to each his own....

Todd is right on this one. Occasions of a military nature (like the MC Ball) is one case where the wear of medals by civilians is specifically allowed.

Of course you don't have to, but I figure if you earned them, wear them.

**switchblade5984** · 16th November 06, 02:13 PM

he maybe right but i dont agree...

can we stay on subject?

**Colin** · 16th November 06, 02:34 PM

Is that a satin or leather cuff on the jacket? It looks like different material.

**Kid Cossack** · 16th November 06, 03:09 PM

Y'all DON'T want to tell a Marine what he MUST do. Switchblade is entitled to wear his miniature medals----but that ain't nearly the same thing as saying he HAS to.

Back to thread: Looking at the hard charging young lance coolie reminds me that ---for me---the dress blue uniform really does look best with a blood stripe.

Semper fi . . . .