Lapel Pin
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Beatrice Fox
American, 1887 - 1968
Date1930-1968
MediumBrass, enamel
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 1 x 5/8in. (2.5 x 1.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Bernard Schiro
DescriptionA plated metal, gold-tone lapel pin comprised of the emblem of the Boy Scouts of America (a fleur-de-lis superimposed on an eagle with outspread wings) on a square field enameled in stripes of red, white and blue. On the blue stripe the word "THANKS" is spelled out in capital letters. A pin with a C-catch is soldered to the back.
Object number1986.213.22
NotesObject note: The pin is described as "Thanks pin, No. 00109, Scouter, Cilivian wear" on the official boy scout website. (Blakelock 10/29/2008)Collections
- G. Fox & Co.
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