Here's a few pictures of that patch:
Now for those of you who aren't involved in the Boy Scouts, you might not recognize that patch. However, I knew what it was right away.
That patch is the World Scout Emblem.
It is worn by Scouts and those involved with Scouting around the world.
Here's a little history about the patch:
The patch has always had the same design. The patch is one-inch in diameter, in the same two colors. The design is the international fleur-de-lis (flower of the lily), with two stars symbolizing "truth" and "knowledge" and alluding to the outdoor nature of Scouting, surrounded by a rope symbolic of unity and one-ness ties at the bottom by a square knot, a symbol of service. Those white items are on a deep, royal purple background.
Last year I wrote a post about how Grylls was named the New Chief Scout in the UK. I'm glad to see that through him Scouts is getting some attention. Even if it is just in a patch.
Were you a Scout Casey? I am an Eagle Scout myself, and very proud of it. Good to see some hi profile exposure for Scouting.
ReplyDeleteHey Chris! Yes, I am an Eagle Scout too. Actually, coming up on 10 years. March 15, 2000. Hard to believe it was that long ago. I was really glad to see Bear wearing this patch. Might get more people interested in scouting.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't noticed that. Great exposure for Scouting!
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Yea I noticed that to the other night when I was watchin his newer episodes that he was wearing it. I thought it was pretty neat so I am getting a few myself rather than pulling it off my old uniform. I figure I will attach them to backpacks and some other gear that I use on outdoor advantures and see if anyone else recognized it on the trails.
ReplyDeletei noticed it too...
ReplyDeleteby the way I'm a senior scout of the Philippines.
i wish everyone's fine.
I just noticed it straight away. Go scouts!
ReplyDeletemy 6 year old son has just joined our local beaver detachment after seeing Bear grylls wearing the scout badge, he has now earned his own badge by doing his oath of allegiance.
ReplyDeleteso yes Bear wearing a scout badge is gaining u.k scouting good publicity.
i saw the episode and the patched looked familiar so i lookes up if he was a boy scout
ReplyDeleteI was all excited to see Bear representing Scouts everywhere. Go Scouts!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this info. We are new to the Scouts with a Wolf and a Lion. And first-year Pack Leaders... I have a lot to learn.
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ReplyDeleteI noticed it and was so proud! You rock it Bear!
ReplyDeleteI just wanna know why he is wearing it on his arm and not his chest as it should be
ReplyDeleteI believe with all the gear he uses with backpacks, parachutes, etc the patch could be ripped off in that spot on the chest where straps go.
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