Still think you are missing the point Si.
Q. What was the finest recruiting advert for the FAA in history?
A. Top Gun! i.e. things blowing up, people having fun!!!(yes its silly and unrealistic, but so what?! It gets people through the door, and its what juvenile blokes i.e. future FAA aircrew like) And dont say those aren't the people you want, because thats what the rest of us are. Well paid kids with big toys. That doesn't stop us doing a good job.
Badges, especially ugly badges that will only be seen at airshows(can't wear your ovies home, that would be terrible) will make no difference to a public who can't read the large Royal Navy written on the side of the Cab.