Material: Embroidered cloth.
Size: 35 × 35 mm.
Description: This classic circular khaki-black cloth insignia features an intricately woven red silhouette of a right-pointing hand indicating a chosen route. Vibrant green embroidered text arches gracefully along the top and bottom borders to display the words "BOY SCOUTS" inside a concentric circular frame. The outer perimeter is completed by a tightly wound, thick dark thread border meant to protect the uniform patch from heavy fraying during demanding outdoor treks.
Circa: 1930s-1960s
Notes:
This piece represents the historic British Boy Scouts Association "Pathfinder" merit award, which required candidates to successfully navigate unfamiliar terrain, read complex topographical maps, and track footprints across wilderness courses.