Vintage Girl Scout Pin Museum 1

Official Girl Level Pins

Service Bureau Pin 1941 - 1945	Girl Scout Service Bureaus sprang up in the early 1940's in a respond to Girl Scout pleas as to how they could help their country during the war effort. Using lists created by local councils, girls selected projects and when completed, they could wear this 1/2" red enamel trefoil pin on their uniform. This pin could be earned by Brownies, Intermediates and Senior. Original cost - 5 cents.
Juliette Low World Friendship Fund Pin older version Exchange Pin 1946 - ? Special Pin designed ONLY for girls from USA or other countries who were selected for  and participated as exchanges in an  international project sponsored by GSUSA and paid for by the Juliette Low World Friendship Fund. (source: Historical Record of Girl Scouting in Pierce County)		Juliette Low World Friendship Pin Traded with Julie Terranera
Girl Scout Gold Award Girl Scout Gold Award pin The highest award for girls, exemplifying the best of Girl Scouting. Image donated by Heather Woden of Tonawanda, NY part of the Buffalo-Erie GSC	Girl Scout Silver Award 1980 - current The Silver Award is the highest acheivement that can be earned by a Cadette Girl Scout (Senior Girl Scouts may also earn this award). Image donated by Christina Moyes	Girl Scout Bronze Award 2001 - current Junior Girl Scout level   The rays behind the trefoil represent  the reaching out to the community  and the interdependence of community and Girl Scouting.
Leadership Pins Girl Scout Leadership Awards   The torch represents lighting the way for others to follow. Gold,Senior  1980 - current Silver, Cadette or Senior 1980 - current Red, Junior 1994 - current	Senior Aide Bars introduced in 1953 Yellow - Program Aide Lt. Blue - Child Care Aide Orange - Museum Aide Dk. Blue - Office Aide Maroon - Library Aide Purple - Occupational Therapy Aide Brown - Ranger Aide Red - Hospital Aide   Scroll Down for a complete list of changes	example of Cadette Challenge Pins 1963-1980 The first 4 Challenge Pins were introduced in 1963. They were designed to give Cadettes real-life experience and to test their ability, knowledge and skill.  8 Challenge Pins were added in 1972, to continue to challenge Cadettes. This phase brought a change to the way a Cadette could earn her First Class Badge - now it could be earned just by completing the challenges alone - although the 2 other ways were still good - earning badges, and earning badges and challenges together. 1963; Social Dependability, Emergency Preparedness, Active Citizenship, Girl Scout Promise. 1972; Arts, Community Action, Environment, International Understanding, Knowing Myself, My Heritage, Out-of-Doors, Today's World.
Intermediate GS Curved Bar Award 1947-1963 The Curved Bar Award started in 1940 to give First Class Girl Scouts something more challenging to do. At first a gold curved patch was worn on the uniform. The pin was introduced in 1947 and was worn on the Intermediate uniform.   Check out the Girl Scout Ranks page for an image of the Curved Bar Rank Award.	At first, council approval was required to receive this pin, but that is no longer the case. It recognizes 10 years of membership in Girl Scouting as a girl.	Senior Membership Pin 1938-1963 This little 1/2" goldtone pin was GSUSA's answer to the sorority pin craze of the late 30's and 40's. Senior Girl Scouting had become separate group (along with Intermediate Girl Scouts and Brownies) in 1938. This style of pin was developed to reflect the mood of the time, while remaining a true Girl Scout pin. The traditional logo has 7 stars. The sunburst has 12 beams to show the many directions of Girl Scouting. (Side note: the 5-point star pin was earned and replaced this design on the uniform once the requirements were met). This pin was the membership pin of Senior Girl Scouts until 1963, when they returned to wearing the traditional logo pin.
Dreams to Reality Pin 1980-1987 This pin was earned when a girl (either a Cadette or Senior)  completed 25 hours in the "Pilots" portion of the "Dreams to Reality: Adventures in Careers" program that began in 1978. Career Explorations Pin 1987 - current Image Donated by Christina Moyes	1980-1986 1987-current This challenge was generally  earned by Senior Girl Scouts. The focus of the challenge revolved  around turning values into action  by goal setting  and follow-through with commiments. It was replaced by the Senior Challenge in 1987.	1980-1986 1987-current Image Donated By Christina Moyes This pin was generally earned by Cadettes (but could be earned by Seniors) on their way to earning their Silver Award. The 4 loops represent;  Knowing about Girl Scouting,  Knowing Myself Better,  Relating to Others Better and Developing Values for Living. It was replaced by the Cadette Challenge in 1987.
First Class Girl Scout Pins Variation: smaller wording on pin 1941-1980 The First Class Pin was never worn on the Intermediate or Junior/Cadette uniforms - they worn the patch. However, once a girl reached Senior Girl Scouting, the First Class pin was a part of uniformed wear. This pin is now being officially reproduced for wear on adult uniforms.	Safety Awards 2000 - current	example of current Aide Bars 1995 - current Cadette Program Aide Pin (shown)   Senior pins are yellow with lettering PA - Program Aide CIT - Counselor in Training CIT II - Counselor in Training level 2 SGSTA - Senior Girl Scout Training Aide LIT - Leader in Training example of current Service Bars 1995 - current Cadette - Light Blue (shown) Senior - Wine Community - Green Image donated by Christina Moyes
Mariner Girl Scout Pin one version Now being reproduced for wear on Adult Uniform wear     Go to the Mariner Pin Page for variations and detailed information on Mariner Pins   AND   Click on the Mariner patch to jump to the Mariner Girl Scout Information page	Senior 5 Point Pin 1955-1963 The 5 Point Program began in 1951, however the pin was not introduced until 1955. This program was generally completed in 1 year and the pin was worn in place of the Senior Membership Pin on the uniform.	Senior Girl Scout Wings 1947-1979 The Wing Pin was silver plated and cost 40 cents for several years.  It was worn on the Senior uniform next to the membership pin. By 1978 it was no longer official wear and cost 75 cents.   Click on the Wing Patch to jump to the Wing Girl Scout Information page.