Originally Posted by
Step Turn
It's one thing which is not acceptable, it demeans the uniform. I don't care who or when, if you're not entitled, don't wear emblems of someone who has earned the privilege. It's not hard to figure out.
Sorry, but utter drivel.
If you want to keep the emblems as "special" then don't sell them in gift shops. As soon as you do you have surrendered any right of exclusivity - there is no "by opening this package you are agreeing to abide by rules that have not been written down anywhere by anyone" sticker on the packet when they are sold.
The only place where the wings insignia have any of the meanings you describe is when put in a specific place on a military uniform. In TCT's case the wings in question were sewn onto flying overalls which were not military issue, which bore no rank/unit/service insignia and could not be mistaken by anyone with a functioning brain for a military uniform. Ergo your point is just sanctimonious blather.
You have grounds for complaint about TCT's conduct - stick to those. If you stray into these paroxysms of faux offense it just makes you look like a small-minded bully homing in for the kill. It is behaviour incompatible with the uniform of and officer.
PDR