Black tie with decorations

[J Simulcik]

If one has been awarded by a military association, is it ever proper to wear it with black tie unless the invitation reads as such?

According to the Black Tie Guide: "It is acceptable to wear military and civil decorations at state and other prestigious ceremonial functions providing the invitation states White Tie, Decorations (Evening Dress, Decorations in UK and Australia) or Black Tie, Decorations (Dinner Jacket, Decorations). Other variations of these phrases - such as the Black Tie, Long Dresses - Decorations are equally acceptable".

I'm guessing the answer is no, excepting an invitation to a state function, etc.

 

[Hans]

I wouldn't do it.

 

[garmentmerchant]

not to show boat but if your awarded a meaningful decoration then wear it. I would wear My Meritorious Service Medal or Comabat Infantrymans Badge if presented the oppurtunity.

 

[LabelKing]

Don't they have miniature versions to wear for dress occasions?

 

[Tomasso]

Originally Posted by J Simulcik

If one has been awarded by a military association, is it ever proper to wear it with black tie unless the invitation reads as such?


I'm guessing the answer is no

Asked and answered.

 

[garmentmerchant]

Originally Posted by LabelKing

Don't they have miniature versions to wear for dress occasions?

Yes LK and that would be the approriate form to wear the decorations. Hats off to you LK a gentleman and a scholar

 

[J Simulcik]

Originally Posted by LabelKing

Don't they have miniature versions to wear for dress occasions?

Originally Posted by garmentmerchant

Yes LK and that would be the approriate form to wear the decorations. Hats off to you LK a gentleman and a scholar

There are miniature versions of standard military awards, yes. I was asking more in reference to neck awards. Thanks all for the help.

 

[zjpj83]

Only if the invitation calls for it.

 

[lermontov]

I'm not aware of the formal rules.
In Australia one wears one's full size decoraations with a lounge suit on Anzac Day.
State functions with white tie are minatures plus collarette (eg DSO or AC) and/or sash.
For black tie, events it will normally specify if minatures are to be worn.
The exception seems to be the Order of Australia lapel pin.

 

[LabelKing]

Originally Posted by J Simulcik

There are miniature versions of standard military awards, yes. I was asking more in reference to neck awards. Thanks all for the help.

Those are grand.

I have the impression that they also have a specific dress version of those kinds as well.

 

[lermontov]

I don't think so - at least not for Commonwealth countries. Could be wrong though.

 

[LabelKing]

Perhaps they change the ribbon.

 

[Nonk]

Out of interest, what is the award you have?

 

[globetrotter]

I wear a miniature in my lapel with a lounge suit.

 

[Nonk]

Funnily enough I cleaned my miniatures and full size medals a few days ago while on a polishing frenzy.

I bought some new duraglit especially, to prevent the emergency, pencil eraser fiasco of a few years ago.