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Patch, Insignia

Object number2017.19.55

Date2008

MediumFabric; Thread; Plastic

Credit LineGift of Mary Scabilloni

DescriptionInverted trapezoidal embroidered patch with arched top edge and silver embroidered border. Front of patch features polychrome scene of downtown Pittsburgh including the Point, the three rivers, and bordering bridges; the surrounding background is in the style of a stained glass window. Front has silver and yellow embroidered text and a yellow embroidered fleur-de-lis at right center. Reverse has overall plasticized treatment with repeated design.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 2.063 × 5 × 0.125 in. (5.2 × 12.7 × 0.3 cm)
InscriptionsFront has silver embroidered text at top "FRIENDS OF SCOUTING" and bottom "REVERENT".

Front has yellow embroidered text at left center "GPC / 2008".
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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