Scoutmaster hat brush pins

[eaglescouter98]

Hello, this is my first post on the forum. I had a question about the hat brush pin accessory for the campaign hat. I was recently selected to be the scoutmaster of my council's NYLT and would like to find the green scoutmaster campaign hat brush pin. Is this the "official" name for it? Any ideas as to where to find one?

 

Thanks,

 

eaglescouter98

[Fuzzy Bear]

E-Bay, Businesses that sell Scout Collectables, Boy Scout Trade-orees, and Scout Memorabilia Collectors. If you have been through basic SM training and/or Wood Badge training, you probably already know one or more Scouters that could help you find one. Many also have seconds that they are willing to trade or sell. FB

[emb021]

The term is 'hat plumes'. AFAIK, they were never used in the BSA.

 

Here is a great document at the UK Scout Association that catalogs all the different plumes that they've used: http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/hqdocs/facts/pdfs/fs145002.pdf

 

 

[eaglescouter98]

Thank you to all that replied. I'll check it out on ebay and with some of my fellow scouters

[Eamonn]

eaglescouter98

Welcome to the forum.

I'm really trying to say this in as nice a way as I can.

But.....

I would hope that if you do manage to get one?

That you don't wear it with the official BSA uniform, especially not at NYLT.

I was just a little Scout when the "UK Scouting Advanced Party Report" came out. So I was one of the first to wear the then new Scout Uniform.

My older brother wore the old style uniform, I think I may have his old Assistant Rover Scout Leader plume in my Tupperware box.

In fact I think there a few in there.

They do need special care as if they are not looked after they fall apart.

Eamonn.

[Fuzzy Bear]

Eamonn,

Please share your instructions for proper care of the hat plume. I would be interested in keeping mine in ship shape condition, since it has been around for a while.

Thanks,

FB

[Eamonn]

Fuzzy Bear

I found that even stored in the Tupperware Box box the plumes tend to want to work loose.

I have them wrapped in cling-film.

If you are going to wear them:

Avoid touching or pulling on the plumes.

Try not to allow them to get wet!!

If they do get wet remove from the hat and allow to air dry.

If you wear a rain cover on your campaign hat-remove the plume and store in a safe place (not your pocket!!) before covering.

If it seems that the plumes are starting to work a little loose a gentle press with large pliers seems to help.

Many have a fastener on the back which is easily lost or can break with over use.

Never try and take them apart- Trying to get them back together again is almost impossible.

If you really want a better chance of finding one on e-bay, go to the UK e-bay site.

Eamonn.