Patch, Insignia
Object number2017.19.49
Date2002
OriginCharlotte, NC
MediumFabric; Thread; Plastic; Paper; Ink; Adhesive
Credit LineGift of Mary Scabilloni
DescriptionInverted trapezoidal embroidered patch with arched top edge and yellow embroidered border. Front of patch features medium blue embroidered background. Front center has embroidered scene of downtown Pittsburgh, the Point, the three rivers, and bordering bridges in the shape of the word "KIND". Front has white embroidered text at top and bottom and yellow embroidered text at left center and yellow embroidered fleur-de-lis at right center. Reverse has overall plasticized treatment.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 2.125 × 5.188 × 0.125 in. (5.4 × 13.2 × 0.3 cm)InscriptionsFront has white embroidered text at top "2002" and bottom "FRIENDS OF SCOUTING".
Front has yellow embroidered text at left center "GPC".
Front has polychrome embroidered text across center "KIND".
MarksReverse has circular white sticker in bottom right area with black printed text "BSA / MANUFACTURING / CHARLOTTE, N.C. / 800-323-0732 / www.bsa.scouting.org".
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
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