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Originally posted by MysticCat81
And after reading the posts a few times, I think maybe he was distinguishing between pins (such as a lifetime membership pin) and the badge proper?
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Yes, I was.
In APO, all members are given a Service Pin. Its a more inexpensive pin then our formal badge. Our Life Membership pin is a special version of our Service Pin.
The Service/LM Pin is a more 'informal pin', and members will wear it on a variety of clothing: t-shirts, polos, dress shirts, dresses, etc. The ideal is every Brother would have the pin and wear it at least when doing something APO-related, and hopefully wear it other times on campus.
Because of the cost, most don't have a badge. Those who do will typically 'reserve' it for more formal occasions. The badge has always traditionally been worn on coat lapels. (you will see our National Officers wearing it on their tuxedo coat lapels at National Convention Banquets).
I would not wear my badge to work, but mainly because I see it as a 'formal wear' item. I WOULD wear my LM pin at work, but I'm not in the habit of doing so every day. I WOULD if I was going to be doing something APO-related after work that day.
Hope this helps.