Patch, Membership

Object number2012.75.15

Date1981

Mediumthread, fabric

Credit LineGift of Bernard A. Burns

DescriptionWhite circular patch with red embroidered trim. In the center is a torch embroidered in gold thread with red embroidered flames. Additional embroidered gold decoration and blue text.Dimensions3.062 in. (7.8 cm)
InscriptionsThe upper right side has "BSA" embroidered in blue.

At the bottom of the torch is "19" embroidered on the left and "81" embroidered on the right; all in blue.

Along the inside edge of the trim is "ALLEGHENY TRAILS SCOUT GAMES" embroidered in blue.
Historical NotesPart of a collection belonging to Bernie Burns. The collection documents Firefighters Local No. 1, the firefighting union of which Bernie Burns was the president; his life as a firefighter; and additional items that document growing up in Lawrenceville in the 1960s and 1970s.

Related institution Boy Scouts of America

Previous owner Bernard A. Burns

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