Patch, Insignia
Object number2017.19.43
Date1997
OriginCharlotte, NC
MediumFabric; Thread; Plastic; Adhesive
Credit LineGift of Mary Scabilloni
DescriptionInverted trapezoidal embroidered patch with arched top edge and dark blue embroidered border. Front of patch features polychrome scene of downtown Pittsburgh, the Point, the three rivers, and bordering bridges; also a yellow embroidered fleur-de-lis in bottom right corner. Front has white and yellow embroidered text. Reverse has overall plasticized treatment.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 2.125 × 5.25 × 0.125 in. (5.4 × 13.3 × 0.3 cm)InscriptionsFront has white embroidered text at top "FRIENDS OF SCOUTING" and bottom "TRUSTWORTHY" and yellow embroidered text at left center "GPC-BSA" and right center "1997".
MarksReverse has white sticker at bottom center with black printed text "BSA / MANUFACTURING / CHARLOTTE, N.C. / QUALITY SERVICE / 1-800-323-0732".
Historical NotesPatch related to Mary Scabilloni's career as a Cub Scout Den Mother. Mary Scabilloni of Castle Shannon got involved with the Cub Scouts in the early 1960s when her five sons started to participate (she also had one daughter who joined the Girl Scouts). Her sons were in the Conestoga District in the South Hills area, and Mary remained as a Den Mother in the Cub Scouts because she enjoyed working with the young children. She was involved with the Greater Pittsburgh Council as a commissioner, and she worked with the day camps in the Pittsburgh district. She also served as a commissioner with the Conestoga Wagon district where she planned events.
Previous owner
Mary Scabilloni
Related institution
Boy Scouts of America
Related institution
Greater Pittsburgh Council, Boy Scouts of America
On View
Not on view
