I think they'd expect one in rather better condition than that, CS. Reminds me of an AOC's inspection, when he stopped in front of a rather battered SD cap and asked its occupant, "Don't you have a better hat than that?". "Yes, Sir, but I keep that for best!".
Wonderful site BTW,
British Air Force Insignia
I particularly liked the armband for aircraft captains. A perfect accessory for one's jimjams:-
