The gold cord Bushman’s thong was introduced in January 1952 as due to the war there was a shortage of leather. The gold thong was in use for about 4 years before HQ reverted back to the leather.
as informed by one of our archives supporters
Tuesday, 23 July 2013
Tuesday, 2 July 2013
Online Uniform Exhibition
As part of our online exhibition Project, here you can see a small portion of the Scout Uniforms that the Archives holds, focusing on the scout uniforms. Wolf Cub Uniforms will follow when photographed. You can see a massive difference between these uniforms and the uniform Scouts wear today.  |
| An officers uniform dating from about the 1920s, with minor moth damage and nice silk linning. |
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| An officers Shirt with a fabric 34 Years Badge above the left pocket. You can also see a hand made necker - yellow with black cord. |
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| A Scouts shirt from Hampshire with a Wolf Cub Instructor Badge |
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| This 1950s Senior Scout Uniform and belt belonged to the Present GSL at Pickering when he was a Scout in Wallasey in th 1950s where he gained his Queen's Scout Badge. Also Pictured a Mallet that was used by him with Nickname 'TAFFY' branded on the shaft. |
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| The only Sea Scout Uniform in the Archives complete with 1940s hat, Second Class badge, Athlete badge, 1 year star, Tenderfoot, Patrol shoulder flash. |
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| Part of the John Potter Collection with a framed picture of BP, First Steps in Scouting Book, Membership Card and his uniform (detailed photos below) |
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| His Printed King's Scout Badge and other Senior Scout Badges |
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| More Senior Scout Badges and an unusual Bushman's thong made of yellow cord. |
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