Vintage Boy Scouts of America / BSA estate collection featuring books, awards, patches, Webelos insignia and scouting gear from multiple decades.
Included in the lot:
* 1960 National Council Boy Scouts of America appreciation plaque for the “Onward for God and My Country” program, featuring the classic Scout figure and “Be Prepared” motto.
* 1965 Boy Scout Handbook — Seventh Edition, First Printing, September 1965. Contains period handwriting and a large blue-ink signature over the printed name of Chief Scout Executive Joseph A. Brunton Jr. Signature has not been authenticated.
* 1977 Scout Handbook — Eighth Edition, Fifth Printing, December 1977.
* 1988 Official Boy Scout Handbook — Ninth Edition, Eleventh Printing, by William “Green Bar Bill” Hillcourt, with Norman Rockwell cover artwork.
* Two vintage Webelos Colors with numerous metal activity pins attached. Pins depict various scouting skills and activities including crafts, outdoors, tools, sports and other achievements.
* Four matching vintage Cub Scout Day Camp embroidered patches with green background and red embroidery.
* Vintage metal liquid-filled lensatic compass with original illustrated box and instructions. Box marked Taiwan.
* Additional BSA/Scout memorabilia shown in the photos.
Condition:
Vintage pre-owned estate condition. Books have substantial age and use wear including rubbing, creases, discoloration, writing and edge wear. The 1960 plaque has spotting, scratches and wear to the front and backing. Webelos colors show fraying and age-related textile wear; metal pins have varying degrees of surface wear. Patches have edge and fabric wear. Compass and box show age and storage wear. Please review all photographs carefully for exact condition.
Everything pictured is included and is being sold together as one lot.
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