Very interesting topic gentlemen!You both make very valid points!I can only speculate on this topic.Regulations are regulations.However,My son graduated from high school this year.If I had not been able to purchase his tassel for his mortarboard(Hat),I would have taken every effort to make a replica.Regardless of what it took ,I would fabricate one for him.In life there are some things we must sacrifice for.Including our relics.Prototypes...I cant say.Trench art?Perhaps.I would hope personally,That they weren't just made to try and Screw someone!
