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Patch, Insignia

Object number2017.19.53

Date2006

MediumFabric; Thread; Plastic

Credit LineGift of Mary Scabilloni

DescriptionInverted trapezoidal embroidered patch with arched top edge and blue embroidered border. Front of patch features embroidered background of the American flag with the raised word "BRAVE" across center. Front has red and blue embroidered text and a blue embroidered fleur-de-lis at center. Reverse has overall plasticized treatment with repeated design.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 2.125 × 5.125 × 0.125 in. (5.4 × 13 × 0.3 cm)
InscriptionsFront has red and blue embroidered text at top "FRIENDS OF SCOUTING / 2006" and blue embroidered text at bottom "BSA / GREATER PITTSBURGH COUNCIL".

Front has raised embroidered text across center in the American flag background design "BRAVE".
MarksReverse has repeated text "BSA SUPPLY DIVISION / SCOUT / STUFF".
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

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