Any person who shall wear any uniform or any device, strap, knot, or insignia of any design or character, used as a designation of grade, rank or officer, such as are by law or regulations, duly promulgated, prescribed for the use of the National Guard, or similar thereto, except members of the army or navy of the United States or the National Guard of this or any other state, members of associations wholly composed of soldiers honorably discharged from the service of the United States, or the members of the order of sons of veterans, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and, on conviction thereof, shall be fined not less than ten nor more than $100; and any member of the National Guard who shall, when not on duty, wear any such uniform or equipment issued by the state without the permission of his commanding officer, shall be subject to a fine of not more than $50.
Structure West Virginia Code
Article 1F. Privileges and Prohibitions
§15-1F-1. Leave of Absence for Public Officials and Employees for Drills, Parades, Active Duty, etc.
§15-1F-1a. Educational Leave of Absence for Active Duty
§15-1F-1b. Tolling of the Running of Any Licensure or Registration Requirement
§15-1F-2. Suits Against Officers or Persons Acting Under Military Authority
§15-1F-3. Change of Venue of Prosecutions or Suits Against Members of National Guard
§15-1F-4. Arrest of Persons Belonging to State Military Forces
§15-1F-5. Unlawful Conversion of Military Property
§15-1F-6. Unlawful Wearing of Uniforms
§15-1F-7. Unlawful Military Organizations
§15-1F-8. Reemployment Rights of Members of the Organized Militia
§15-1F-9. General Penalty; Jurisdiction Under Article