Wow, and I thought I stirred the pot.....
I think the thing everybody has missed: what is the intent of wearing uniform items?
If one is posing as a wannabe or "stolen valor" or expecting special treatment/privilege for wear them, then may a bag of hammers fall upon them repeatedly.
If somebody wears them just because, so freaking what?
I have a 10th Mountain Division patch on one of my hats. My dad was 10th, my nephew is currently in the 10th.
I wear them with pride and I will not remove it until I decide.