Originally Posted by
Meldex
But the RAF Museum shop selling something that's illegal to use, why would they do that?
Because it is perfectly legitimate to OWN such a badge as a collector, but it is not legitimate to WEAR it in a way that makes it look as if you have earned that right.
To illustrate this: Michael Ashcroft has a large collection of gallantry medals including several genuine VCs, but he doesn't go around wearing them.