EPG Patches Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 If anyone recognizes these patches I would appreciate your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stosh Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Hmmm, those are going to be tough. First of all the use of patches on neckers was far more prevalent back in the 1960's than it is today. With silk screening and advanced embroidery it could be more utilized but neckers have taken a hit over the years. I still have neckers from my summer camps, camporees, etc. Today we just get patches. My guess would be it has something to do with an activity (patch on a necker) but surprisingly no other identification to indicate activity or camp. That leaves the field narrowed, but still a lot of unanswered questions. The other two patches have fleur-du-lis that are not BSA so I would guess they may be foreign in origin. I don't recognize the language on the green one, My gut tells me the arrow patch is Canadian, but I don't know why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gone Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 (edited) If anyone recognizes these patches I would appreciate your help! White and green one is obviously Greek. ΕΣΟ ΕΤΟΙΜΟΣ or Eso Etoimos means Be Prepared. I think the trident is merely the Greek version of the fluer de lis and don't think it is associated with sea scouts, but on that count I am not sure. My college Greek could be off but I am pretty sure that's an accurate translation. I'm better with Russian and Czech. Edited June 27, 2015 by Bad Wolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stosh Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 White and green one is obviously Greek. ΕΣΟ ΕΤΟΙΜΟΣ or Eso Etoimos means Be Prepared. I think the trident is merely the Greek version of the fluer de lis and don't think it is associated with sea scouts, but on that count I am not sure. My college Greek could be off but I am pretty sure that's an accurate translation. I'm better with Russian and Czech. Greek Boy Scouts https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scouts_of_Greece#/media/File:Scouts_of_Greece.svg Looks pretty close to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSScout Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 The necker reads "1968" and has the wreath of the Commissioner Corps. And it's a green background. I will venture a guess that it was a souvenir of a Commissioner training, Pretty. I am forwarding this to my Canadian connection.... I also think the arrow patch may be a Canadian badge, but they don't have OA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EPG Patches Posted June 27, 2015 Author Share Posted June 27, 2015 Wow - thanks for the help! I'm truly impressed. I will search around some more on th Greek one. I appreciate all the help and any others that may add in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EPG Patches Posted June 28, 2015 Author Share Posted June 28, 2015 SSScout - I googled Commisioner's Service Patch and came up with an image just like the patch I scanned in my original note, except it does not have the 1968. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stosh Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 SSScout - I googled Commisioner's Service Patch and came up with an image just like the patch I scanned in my original note, except it does not have the 1968. It's the Neighborhood Commissioner's patch (Unit Commissioner today) with a 1968 on it. I have no idea why the date was added and why it is on the necker and not the sleeve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brck4 Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Just as a side note: FACEBOOK there are a couple pages devoted to Scout Patches There is a Trade O Ree page All trade o rees are listed And most are helpful as far as identifying patches. Of course there are some who sort of brag when they get 125 or more patches from a trade o ree. Just for anyone who would like to know other places for Scout Patches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSScout Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 My Canadian friend says he remembers the arrow one as a British Scout patch, but he does not remember of what it signifies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeaconLance Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 The Golden Arrow was an award for patrol leaders who met certain training and performance requirements not unlike the Scouter Training Award. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stosh Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 http://www.ebay.com/itm/1967-71-UK-BRITISH-SCOUTS-GOLD-SILVER-BRONZE-ARROW-SCOUT-LINK-Badge-SET-/271913331260?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f4f4c2a3c Thanks SSScout, it got me pointed correctly. How's this? EBay is not the epitome of correctness, but it's a start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSScout Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 Canadian friend says you.re welcome, as do I... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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