Wearing of uniforms (Canada)

[sapper740]

The first jack-hole that tells me I can't wear the uniform I wore while serving in the CF is going to get a size 12 Wide combat boot impression on their back-side! I turned all my kit in when I left the CF and somehow ended up with a set of summer-weight DEUs, two sets of combats, Coveralls, Anti-Fod, and a set of desert tans. I wear them to both Remembrance Day and Memorial Day ceremonies as well as Military shows to educate the public.

[Ed Storey]

I thought that this post had been put to bed, especially as Clive had attached Vice-Admiral Norman's letter to the media. Too bad the educator does not understand the rules. No wonder Texans do not know anything about Canada...

Please, take a minute reread the complete post.

[sapper740]

Originally Posted by Ed Storey

I thought that this post had been put to bed, especially as Clive had attached Vice-Admiral Norman's letter to the media. Too bad the educator does not understand the rules. No wonder Texans do not know anything about Canada...

Please, take a minute reread the complete post.

Pul-leeze, more central canadian arrogance and ignorance. That's why I was happy to leave Canada and move to an area where freedom and liberty aren't silly little catchwords but are practiced every day.

Here's a popular joke from the West Coast:

Question:

How many Toronto electricians does it take to change a light bulb?

Answer:

One. He just stands there and holds it while the Universe revolves around him.

Any time you want to put your knowledge of Canada and Texas up against my knowledge of Canada and Texas, you're on, I'll eat your frikkin' lunch!

Hanno, let Ed read this before deleting it please.

[Hanno Spoelstra]

Originally Posted by sapper740

Hanno, let Ed read this before deleting it please.

Derek,

I am not ging to delete it but I am asking all participants to think twice before shooting from the hip.

Thanks,
Hanno
MLU Administrator

[Hans Mulder]

I understand that the British permit retired members to continue to wear their uniforms post retirement provided there is the addition of an embroidered "R" patch to the epaulettes or sleeves to indicate the wearer's status. This seems like a good solution to me.

[servicepub (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Hans Mulder

I understand that the British permit retired members to continue to wear their uniforms post retirement provided there is the addition of an embroidered "R" patch to the epaulettes or sleeves to indicate the wearer's status. This seems like a good solution to me.

The "R" has always represented officers on the Reserve List, not retired.
Clive

[servicepub (RIP)]

Originally Posted by sapper740

The first jack-hole that tells me I can't wear the uniform I wore while serving in the CF is going to get a size 12 Wide combat boot impression on their back-side! I turned all my kit in when I left the CF and somehow ended up with a set of summer-weight DEUs, two sets of combats, Coveralls, Anti-Fod, and a set of desert tans. I wear them to both Remembrance Day and Memorial Day ceremonies as well as Military shows to educate the public.

I cannot support your decision as it is illegal and I have spent most of my adult life involved in enforcement and/or compliance roles. That said, I do admire your desire to respect the sacrifices made by the CAF. However, at what point do you go from representing the Army to being perceived as a person of ridicule? A year or two after retirement you probably still look good. Ten years later you start to look a little silly. It is only after 30 or 40 years later you would fall into that group of veterans that we see every year on November 11, wearing their old WWII uniforms, and we smile and wave.
Clive

[David DeWeese]

Posted by Ed Storey:
"No wonder Texans do not know anything about Canada..."

Hi Ed,

I would think that anyone who is so far removed, as in living in Texas, who portrays any branch of Commonwealth military forces, no matter what era, would be given a "thumbs-up" for their efforts on this forum.

Your opinion is noted, but as with all opinions, everyone has one.

Thanks, David

[Ed Storey]

The rules concerning uniforms have been explained and this forum has run its course.

[sapper740]

Originally Posted by David DeWeese

Posted by Ed Storey:
"No wonder Texans do not know anything about Canada..."

Hi Ed,

I would think that anyone who is so far removed, as in living in Texas, who portrays any branch of Commonwealth military forces, no matter what era, would be given a "thumbs-up" for their efforts on this forum.

Your opinion is noted, but as with all opinions, everyone has one.

Thanks, David

Well said David. I was pleasantly surprised when I first arrived in Texas at how many reenactors here do a Commonwealth impression. I'm never the "Lone Canuck" no matter if I'm doing my 1 Canadian Parachute Battalion or my RCE impression. Further, I was truly surprised to see several Texans in a Legion Etrangere reenactment group who's leader speaks French fluently. Zut alors!

Derek