[skerbow]

In my personal opinion, i see nothing wrong with it. Each of those badges, especially your mom's, has a story that goes with it. At most, you can use this as an opportunity to rush PMs by explaining where you got the pin and what it means to you. This is also fun among sisters. I'm sure that every sister you tell about these pins will feel the same, knowing that you rescued the pins from pin collector hands.

My new badge has a guard on it, and I will wear it with pride. The original owner wore it that way, why shouldn't I? It is a piece of history and sisterhood.