I assume you are referring to the international Boy Scout emblem. The patch has always had the same design. The patch is one-inch in diameter, in the same two colors. The design is the international fleur-de-lis (flower of the lily), with two stars symbolizing "truth" and "knowledge" and alluding to the outdoor nature of Scouting, surrounded by a rope symbolic of unity and one-ness ties at the bottom by a square knot, a symbol of service. Those white items are on a deep purple (not maroon, but royal purple) background.
2007-05-18 20:08:40
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answered by Jeff S 5
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The BSA Universal Logo (which is not really 'universal' outside the USA) has these meanings:
The overall shape of the main part is a 'fluer de lis' (FDL)- the flower of the lily, and was commonly used on old compasses to point north. It serves to help us find our way.
The FDL is made up of three main parts- to represent the three fingers of the Scout Sign, and the three main parts of the Scout Oath- Duty to God and Country, Duty to Others, Duty to Self.
The Eagle is a symbol of America
The two starts are Truth and Knowledge
The up-curved ends of the scroll remind us to be cheerful
The knot reminds us to do a good turn daily.
2007-05-20 01:54:05
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answered by Madkins007 7
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The knot attached to the bottom of the scroll is to remind you that, as a Boy Scout, you promise to do a Good Turn for someone every day.
2007-05-19 01:47:25
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answered by Gregnir 6
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