njeagle92

Eagle92- Ouch! Sorry to hear that your GBB signature did not survive the wash. GBB signed my OA sash at the 1989 National Jamboree at Ft. AP Hill. Waited on line for more than two hours, and when I finally got to GBB, he signed "Bill" and an older scout sitting to his left carefully placed the two green bars over his name. I still smile at that memory. A very nice fellow, GBB noticed my Unami 1 lodge flap and added the triangle or delta symbol and "1" to commemorate Unami Lodge's place in the OA. I had completed my Ordeal at Treasure Island Scout Reservation only weeks before!

qwazse, funny thing is, when I was a scout, I paid a little more attention to the guys with the silver knots, and that's the only knot that really matters to me. For those who proudly wear the knots in colors and combinations I never knew existed, I say they are fine exampes of the scouting spirit! I am impressed. You are dead on with the hats to protect from the sun and the rain (and in my Pack, the occasional cream-pie!). In my day, we wore the red berets and/or the red and green ball caps. My everyday headgear now that I'm a Cubmaster is an olive drab boonie hat from the Army/Navy and I'm proud to say it is well-weathered and time-tested. I plan to wear my campaign hat for more formal or special occasions.

I didnt realize the Eagle Rank Pin was so small... that would just look silly on a hat, so I'm stuck with the Universal Hat Pin. Fine. I will somewhat begrudgingly pick mine up today at the local scout store. I'll pass on the leather hat band as I've never been one to stick by the uniform requirements entirely- I've yet to retire my Green Bar Bill-autographed OA Sash and I've worn it with the legend strip since day one. I'm sure that's a forum topic on here somewhere.

OK, so I am still confused with the hat pin for adults. I am a Cubmaster and an Eagle Scout. I was recently given a campaign hat as a gift. Mine is the military style with an olive drab hat band and leather strap. I'm considering ditching the leather strap for either a blue (for Cub Scouts) or green (for Boy Scouts) acorn band. My research leads me to conclude that my only option as an adult is the Universal Hat Pin. I must say, I find it pretty dull as far as hat pins go, and now that I see there is an Eagle Rank Pin (Pin Rank ES), I wonder if I can wear this on my campaign hat in lieu of the Universal Pin? I should also point out that I proudly wear my Eagle knot on my Class A, and it remains my opinion that my boys should know that their leader is an Eagle. Am I overthinking this and my head is too big? Or can I wear the Eagle Rank Pin and not get any grief from the professional scouters?