Actually, there is a reason for Germans not being so picky with their
uniforms than their US Counterparts. The reasoning is the culture of the
people of the countries in question.
Simply put, sticky adherance to uniform standards that result in a
military-esque uniform is an unspoken *verboten* in German culture.
After the disastrous results of nearly a century of militarism and
fascism, anything resembling the military or militaristic tendancies is
shunned by the people as being fascist. Contrast this with the American
tradition of lauding our military heroes and embracing the military
ethos-namely the ideas of duty, honour, sacrifice, and discipline (until
recently, that is ;)) and because of that the idea of a well-kept
uniform brings these ideas in a tangible way. With that said, the
reasoning for varying views of a uniform are cultural.
Duane, I'd have to disagree with the idea of a Sailor's uniform being
bereft of pins because of an inherent utility. For evidence, all you
need to do is ask your former Commanding officer about his undress
khakis. Though I do admit that enlisted men do not have, among other
benefits not being under the burden of command, a much more practical
tradition of uniform then those who have the burden of being an officer
in the King's/Constitution's service.
Loren C. Klein
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