Quote Originally Posted by johnnym View Post
Being retired military, I will hold my NCO rank at discharge permanently. Has anyone used a small, metal, military rank insignia as part of a kilt pin? Is there rule or regulation that would prohibit it's use? I was thinking of the insignia attached to a polished disc (for added weight) or some other backing to increase the size and visibility of the rank insignia.
Sort of depends on whose military. I spent four years active duty in the USMC, and I have been told (since my discharge is Honorable) I may wear my stripes, the EGA or my ribbons/medals/devices as long as there is no attempt to appear as if I am in current uniform. I wear an EGA as a both a kilt pin and a cap badge depending on the outfit. I also sometimes wear my Combat Aircrew Wings as a beret flash. We earned them, we can wear them! Since you are retired, certainly your rank still applies. Why not?

Geoff Withnell