BSA Boy Scout 1960's International Division FAR EAST COUNCIL NECKERCHIEF SLIDE

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BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
1960's,
INTERNATIONAL
NECKERCHIEF SLIDE
NEAR 60+ YEARS AGO
INTERNATIONAL DIVISION
"FAR EAST COUNCIL"
NECKERCHIEF SLIDE
Neckerchief Slides or “woggles” as they are sometimes called, have been an important component of the Scout uniform since 1917 and were a part of Baden-Powell’s original design.
A woggle is a device to fasten the neckerchief, or scarf, worn as part of the Scout or Girl Guides uniform, originated by a Scout in the 1920s. Early Scouts tied a knot in their neckerchief (scarf) to fasten it around the neck. In the United States, experiments were made with rings made from bone, rope or wood to secure the neckerchief. The earliest known reference to a woggle is the June 1923 edition of The Scout. The term was quickly applied to other designs of fastener, of many shapes and sizes, and is today used around the world.
Since the early days of the Boy Scouts of America, Neckerchiefs have been used. They were introduced as part of the uniform as identification, as well as the ability to use them for a bandage for First Aid needs. The neckerchief slide has become a way for a Scout to personalize his uniform by using all kinds of decorative slides. Magnus, Neal and Torchy slides became very popular over the years.
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INTERNATIONAL DIVISION
FAR EAST COUNCIL
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SLIDE ONLY
There have been American Scouts overseas since almost the inception of the movement, often for similar reasons as the present day. Within the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), these expatriate Scouts are now served by two overseas Councils and the Direct Service program. Within the Girl Scouts of the USA, the USAGSO serves such a purpose.
The Far East Council, headquartered in Okinawa, Japan, was created in 1953 to make the Scouting program available to United States citizens and their dependents living in several nations in the western Pacific. It is organized similar to other BSA local Councils, and follows the Status of Forces Agreements with their host nations and the U.S. military. Far East Council is a part of the Western Region, BSA. Members are the children of international businessmen and women, American expat community, diplomatic corps officials, and U.S. military personnel. Far East Council has four districts that serve Cub Scout packs, Scouts BSA troops, and Venturing crews in five countries.
THE OFFICIAL BOY SCOUT
FAR EAST COUNCIL SYMBOL
INTERNATIONAL DIVISION
The Far East Council provides the programs and services of the Boy Scouts of America to more than 3,400 young people and 1,200 volunteers in Asia. The Council is led by a volunteer Executive Board of community and business leaders and supported by the Scout Executive.
The Council serves the following communities with four geographically divided districts led by a committee of volunteers and each supported by a full-time District Executive:
Asia East District - Japan (not including Okinawa)
Asia West District - South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Mongolia, and Nepal
Asia Central District - Okinawa
Asia South District - Thailand, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand, Papa New Guinea, Nepal, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and Iran.
This auction is for a vintage Official BSA "FAR EAST COUNCIL" neckerchief slide from the 1960's.
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ou might want to place me in your "FAVORITES" list for the next few months to keep track of these auctions. I have just begun to list similar sets from a collector's hoard dating from the 1920's. I will be listing new lots weekly in the coming months.
This collection belonged to a life-long Scouter who passed away in 2000. He earned his Eagle award about the age of 17, which would make it around 1959 (ish). He spent his life devoted to Scouting serving as Scoutmaster and at Boy Scout summer camps for over 15 years in positions from counselor to eventually camp director.
He was a ten year member and Vice President of the local Volunteer Fire Co., ten year member of the area Hazardous Materials Response Team and the town Tax Payers Association and was an Eagle Scout with Gold & Silver Palms, one of the highest ranks in Scouting.
A bronze palm represents five additional merit badges, a gold palm 10, and a silver palm 15. 1 gold palm and 1 silver palm = 46 total merit badges (21 required + 25 additional)
I cannot divulge his identity because I don't have the family's permission, nor sufficient background information on him.
Condition: This historic slide is already about 80 years old. It is still in very good condition for its age.
See pics. As such, they are offered "AS IS, NO RETURNS, NO REFUNDS. Priced accordingly
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