Regimental Strap

[joebloggs]

Now then - hope you are well and surviving these strange times.

I was wondering what people thought about regimental watch straps being worn by blatantly non-military folk?

I’m quite interested in one of these:
https://www.regimentalshop.com/colle...tchstrap-sport

I have picked it because of the colour not because I want people to mistake me as a Royal Marine! I live very close to a garrison town and haven’t considered a strap from one of those regiments in case I bump into an actual solider in Sainsbury’s....

The thing is I don’t want to look like a dick or some pretender. Are there any soldiers on here and what would you think if you saw someone in your regiment strap? Also does anyone have any experience of a sports strap from this shop?

Thanks for your time,

Joe

[alfat33]

I’m not sure you’ll get many answers in this sub-forum so forgive one from someone who has never served in the military, but greatly respects those who have.

I think you’ll be fine.

Plenty of us have ex-military watches with variations of authentic straps. Loads of Natos get sold and worn by anyone and everyone.

There are some great looking straps on that site.

[den77]

I'm ex-military and for me I find it strange to see people buying ex / associated military watches / accessories just for the supposed kudos of those items because of their military association.

However it's none of my business and if that's what people want then who am I to question them.

IMHO it's v unlikely that most RM's would notice a watch strap in RM colours let alone assume that anyone wearing one would be a "Royal". In my general experience most squaddies stay away from "pussers" kit unless they are attending a reunion or similar function. If they should see and recognise it then they may consider you a "Walt" but TBH you probably would not even be aware of their recognition.

In short if you like it, buy it and wear it because you like the design.

[joebloggs]

Thanks for coming back to me. I’ll dig out my debit card.

Kind regards

Joe