Eagle Scout Pins
The Eagle Scout (hat) pin was introduced as an Eagle Miniature Badge in 1921 and was made in sterling silver. From the period of 1921 - 1955, three different types were made.
Type 1: 1921-1924
This first pin shows the background color as blue-white-red and has "BSA" on the chest of the eagle.
Type 1
(1921-1924)
Type 2: 1924-1932
This second pin shows the background color as red-white-blue and like before has "BSA" on the check. This background color order was changed to match the new Eagle Scout badge introduced the same year.
Type 2
(1924-1932)
Type 3: 1933-1955
This third pin had the "BSA" removed from the chest.
Type 3
(1933-1955)
Distinguished Eagle Scout: 1969-Present
In 1969, the Distinguished Eagle Scout Award was established. Along with the recognition package came a gold Eagle Miniature Badge. Because of the beauty of the miniature pins, the gold pin is included here for a better understanding of what it is. The recognition kit includes a 14k gold pin (device) and a 10k gold "device" for wearing on the Eagle Scout square knot.
Distinguished Eagle Scout
(1979-Present)
Credits:
- Eagle Scout pins are scanned images from the collection of Ron Vinatieri.