--Previous Message-- : 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! : : : : :