The Order of the Arrow

The items pictured are a sash (left) and a neckerchief slide (right) for the Order of the Arrow, an organization of Boy Scouts of America.

The sash is made of white felt, and is worn over the right shoulder, then snapped at the bottom. This particular sash was made in the 1950s. (1)

The neckerchief used to be bright red in color, however, it has faded over time. Assuming from the other scouting items that this was found with, it probably dates around the same time as the sash.

Order of the Arrow is a national honor society of the Boy Scouts of America. Scouts are selected by their peers as those best exemplifying the Scout Oath and Scout Law in their daily life. (2)


Sources:
1. Tracking The OA Sash Through Time., by Devang Desai, 1999. Posted on www.OASections.com
2. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_the_arrow

*Post prepared by Lynn Wineland, WCHC Volunteer