Antique Czech Boy Scouts Association Fleur de Lis Formal Jacket Buttonhole

  Product Description : Antique Brass Czech Boy Scouts Association Fleur de Lis Formal Jacket Buttonhole

• A bronze coloured metal buttonhole from former Czechoslovakia.

  The badge face is 2.1cm high and has a buttonhole fastener to the rear.
  The badge has the scouting fleur de lis symbol of the worldwide scouting association and the text boy scouts.

  Historical Background

  Scouting in the Czech Republic was hugely popular and scouts helped to administer important transitions upon the formation of the 1st Czechoslovak Republic in 1918.

  In 1946 Olave Baden-Powell GBE visited Czechoslovakia to recognise the country for having 250,000 active members.
  However scouting was disbanded in 1948 and many troop leaders sent to Russian labour camps for their Western teachings. 

  Scouting was again re-introduced in 1968, to much jubilation, only to be banned again by the Soviet Union in 1970.

  In 1989, after the velvet revolution, scouting was once again introduced and continues to teach young boys and girls to this day.

  Postage and Packing :

  The item will be sent by airmail from The Czech Republic.

  Please allow 3-4 days delivery time to Europe and up to 7 days worldwide.

•   No personal checks please.

  Warranty Terms :

• This pin is in the condition described above and as photographed.
  If you are in any way dissatisfied I will happily discuss any problems you have via email. I always strive to provide an excellent service.