Figure 1.--The photo here shows me with in my new Cub Scouts BSA uniform. If you look closely, you will note that the pants are not even hemmed, and that I'm wearing a blue and gold neckerchief slide that my dad made for me. This picture was taken during September 1959 in Aviano Italy. |
The photo here shows me with in my new Cub Scouts BSA uniform (figure 1). If you look closely, you will note that the pants are not even hemmed, and that I'm wearing a blue and gold neckerchief slide that my dad made for me. This picture was taken during September 1959 in Aviano Italy. I was a Bobcat which means I was just beginning as a Cub. You can tell I was just beginning because I do not yet have and badges or arrow points on my uniform. I was in Den 1 of TransAtlantic Pack 323. This is a great shot for detail as you can even read the "Cub Scouts B.S.A." strip as well as the details of the belt buckle. Note that the pants flaps are buttoned up in the "field" position and the cap tilted back the regulation 2 inches. I couldn't image wearing shorts to school or Cub Scouts, although we wore short shorts and T-style sandals, just like the Italian children for play.
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