In addition to Nellie's excellent points I would also add that the jewels themselves are of the highest quality and kept in immaculate condition, so unlike "ours" which may get tarnished, or have slightly catchy points on the pins, there should be minimal damage from wearing them.
--Previous Message-- : : I'd love to comment here, Andy. : : First, the quality of any fabric makes all : the difference to whether or not it will be : damaged by pins. : : Second, a good valet or dresser knows how to : remove pin marks by steaming, provided the : fabric is good. : : Third, I do believe that royal ladies have : worn some reinforcing behind a garment to : take the weight of any heavy brooch or star. : : Fourth, I would expect a royal gentleman to : have more than one morning jacket. A uniform : jacket would be of good quality fabric. : : : --Previous Message-- : I've always been fascinated by brooches and : order wearing and since HM the Queen wears : them quite often, is there a special way of : wearing them? Won't it damage the material : of the dress etc? (with punctured holes, : tearing etc.) The same goes for Orders and : star badges, won't the constant removal of : these cause some damage to the : uniform/dress/order sash? : : I'm basing my judgement on wearing badges or : pins myself. : : For example - surly this pin will cause some : damage to the garment fabric? : : : : Or to the Order sash as it might have the : family order, back pin, or brooch attached : to it. Do they simply replace the order if : there are too many holes? : : : : : PS. Sorry for all the questions, I'm so : curious! : : :
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