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What troop crests mean?
In the early days of Girl Scouting, troop crests were used to identify a troop. The rapid growth of the movement soon made numbering necessary, but troop crests were kept as a symbol of a troop’s goal or main interest. Today, troops should think carefully about the crest they choose.
What shoulder does Brownie sash go on?
right shoulder
General Guidelines. Sashes are worn from the right shoulder to the left hip. The insignia tab is worn on the left chest, over the heart. All unofficial awards go on the back of the uniform, including cookie, camp, and fun patches.
Where do the patches go on a Brownie sash?
Girl Scout Brownie Badges – These are triangular and placed along the bottom of the sash or vest on the right hand side. It is acceptable for these badges to be placed upside down in order to fit the pieces together like a puzzle.
Are the Girl Scouts religious?
Everything in Girl Scouting is based on the Girl Scout Promise and Law, which includes many of the principles and values common across religions. So while we are a secular organization, Girl Scouts has always encouraged girls to take spiritual journeys via their faiths’ religious recognitions.
Why are brownies called brownies?
Their name comes from the story “The Brownies” by Juliana Horatia Ewing, written in 1870. In the story two children, Tommy and Betty, learn that children can be helpful brownies instead of being lazy boggarts.
How do you wear a rainbow sash?
Where to put Rainbow badges. Promise badges – Rainbows should always wear their Promise badge on the left-hand side, so it sits close to their heart. Interest badges, skills builders and awards – as girls earn these badges they should be sewn on to any item of uniform.
Where does the Daisy Bridging patch go?
Bridging patches generally go on the back of the vest or sash.
Which vest does the bridging patch go on?
Bridging patches generally go on the back of the vest or sash. The only exception would be if your Council has a special earned badge related to bridging.
Can you reuse Girl Scout patches?
Yes, the badges and garments are completely reusable.