themonsstar Posted 14 February , 2018 Share Posted 14 February , 2018 Saw this in a junk shop this weekend it was down as Free French WW2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FROGSMILE Posted 15 February , 2018 Share Posted 15 February , 2018 (edited) It is a 1st class scout badge, as worn by British cavalry and infantry soldiers who had attended a special course of instruction. The 2nd class badge was similar but omitted the cross section. Both badges were designed by General Baden-Powell of Boy Scouts fame, who also promoted the role and suitable training to meet it following his experiences fighting in the 2nd Anglo/Boer War 1899-1902. It seems he had a liking for the fleur-de-lis symbol. Edited 16 February , 2018 by FROGSMILE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themonsstar Posted 25 February , 2018 Author Share Posted 25 February , 2018 Thank you for conformation on this badge Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 25 February , 2018 Share Posted 25 February , 2018 It is missing its black [sic] felt backing, but very very few have retained theirs over the years. In 1907 the large size 1st and 2nd class were redesigned to be a little smaller, so a set is 4 items. There never was an official worsted version. B-P used the fleur-de-lys because it was often on maps as a North pointer. One of the nicest badges ever, and chunky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themonsstar Posted 28 February , 2018 Author Share Posted 28 February , 2018 Cheers David Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 21 June , 2019 Share Posted 21 June , 2019 Hi, is that Scout badge available? Looking for one a part of the history of South African Intelligence development. Please let me know at huxtablemv@gmail.com Many thanks! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 21 June , 2019 Share Posted 21 June , 2019 a little over priced, might accept an offer https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/British-Baden-Powell-Trained-Army-Scouts-Fleur-de-Lys-Service-Dress-Sleeve-Badge/264337030811?hash=item3d8bb6fe9b:g:lb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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