HAR §7-9-33. Wearing unauthorized insignia, decoration, badge, ribbon or lapel button

(a) A model specification of the offense of wearing unauthorized insignia, decoration, badge ribbon, or lapel button shall be as follows: "In that _____________________ did, on or about _____________________ 19__, wrongfully and without authority wear upon his/her (uniform) (civilian clothing) [the insignia of grade of a (master sergeant of _____________________) (chief gunner's mate of _____________________)] [the Combat Infantryman Badge] [the Distinguished Service Cross] [the ribbon representing the Silver Star] [the label button representing the Legion of Merit] [_____________________]." (b) The elements of the offense of wearing unauthorized insignia, decoration, badge ribbon, or lapel button shall be as follows: (1) That, at the time and place alleged the accused wore upon the accused's uniform or civilian clothing an insignia, badge, or decoration; (2) That the wearing was wrongful and without authority; and (3) That, under the circumstances, the conduct of the accused was to the prejudice of good order and discipline in the state military forces. [Eff: FEB 11 1985] (Auth: HRS §§124A-155, 124A-171) (Imp: HRS §124A-155) BACK TO TOP Hawaii Administrative Rules: Title 7, Dept. of Defense; Subtitle 1, Military Justice; Chapter 9: General Article State of Hawaii Department of Defense: Administrative Services Office [http://www.dod.state.hi.us/aso] (Page 23 of 23)