Can I wear my medals on civilian clothing?

Can I wear my medals on civilian clothing?

It is permissible for veterans and retirees to wear military awards on civilian clothes for gatherings of a military theme. On significant holidays, veterans and retirees are encouraged to wear their awards and medals. The choice of either full-size medal or miniature is an individual one.

How do Australian civilians wear medals?

The medals or ribbons of the medals are to be worn on the right breast and only when the person is in civilian clothes; they are not permitted to be worn on the Australian Army uniform under any circumstances.

Can you wear someone else’s medals?

Interesting topic, there are no rules on the matter but protocol is that family medals should not be worn on any uniform. In civilian dress you can only wear those of your immediate family and only if you are next of kin.

Can I wear my military uniform to a civilian funeral?

You can if you are authorized to wear the uniform generally, whether currently in the Air Force or any reserve component thereof, honorably discharged, or retired. However, I would not wear it if the deceased had no connection to the military at all.