CGB:
In reply to
Is it illegal? Does anyone know for sure?
I'm pretty sure it is: see my earlier post and the response to it. Either the Army Act or the subsequent Armed Forces Act would seem to apply.
As I said in an even earlier post: I've had the privilege of flying with WW2 aircrew veterans who, perhaps more than anyone, have earned the right to wear those wings the hard way; and it turns my stomach to see someone pretend to have earned them.
Of course, it may be that Ms Curtis-Taylor really has earned them. If so, perhaps she or someone in her team will take the trouble to say so and provide some evidence? I'm not holding my breath.....