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Official Girl Scout Pins

Captain's Pin 1916-1923 iImage donated by Terry Beye	Leiutenant's Pin 1917-1922 Image donated by the Altvaters Since Girl Scout leaders (Captains) earned badges and wore the same uniform (with badges and ranks sewn on just like the girls) something had to be done to identify the leaders. Special hat and shoulder cords were worn, and around 1916 the Capitan's Pin was introduced. The gold 3-leaf clover sits atop a red, white and blue shield. In 1917 a Lieutenant's Pin was introduced, to be worn until the adult passed the First Class Rank - when it was switched to the Capitan's Pin. The Lieutenant's Pin was discontinued in 1922. Location	example of EARLY Service Pins Image donated by the Altvaters There are 3 versions of the early Service Pins; WAR SERVICE - shown COMMUNITY SERVICE - light green and dark green   Check out the War Service and Special Awards page for more detailed information on these pins.
The Traditional Logo Girl Scout pin was once called the Tenderfoot Pin. The symbolic design of the pin, according to The Girl Scout Collector's Guide, is as follows:"the eagle is a symbol of strength and victory and the shield on the eagle's breast signifies self-reliance. In his talons, he clutches on his right an oliver branch, the symbol of peace and on his left a shaft of arrows, the symbol of might. The eagle faces right, which is the position of honor, looking toward the symbol of peace. The eagle and shield within the trefoil signify that Girl Scouts stand ready to serve their country." The shape of the pin, a trefoil, indicates the threefold promise.	3 Stars on Shield - No "GS" pre-1918 3 Star 3 Stripes on Shield 1918-1920 Location	3 Star 4 Stripes On Shield 1920-1923
Image donated by Cheryl McGruff 1926 "W" Tenderfoot Pin	Close up of Cheryl's Pin Close-up of 1926 "W" Tenderfoot Pin	According to the Girl Scout Collector's Guide, during the International Conference held at Macy's, this "W" pin was given out to participants. The "W" is for world. The close-up shows that the "W" wasn't simply stamped on the shield, but that the shield isn't even there.
7 Star Membership 1923-1934 The 7 Star pin in the standard size is rare, due to the short time it was offered. However, the miniature version was offered for a long time and is not rare.	Citizen/Senior Girl Scout Pin 1921-1929 Image donated by Gail C. Schrader Citizen Scouts - older Girl Scouts, were committed to community service, fulfilling the 8 hour a month requirement of service. The uniform of the Citizen Scout at first, was a khaki armband, with troop crest and red ribbon. Later various uniform changes were offered. Girls could continue to earn badges, and wear badges earned previously. The blue enameled pin was introduced in 1921 to match with the blue serge of the current uniform. It was replaced by the green enameled pin in 1929.	Senior Girl Scout Pin 1929-1938 Image donated by Talli This pin was first offered in 1929 for Senior Girl Scouts, replacing the blue enameled pin. It was enameled green to better match the uniform.
World War II Era - "thin pin" issue Image donated by Becky McCray	World War II Era "thin pin" Front Image donated by Becky McCray	World War II called for conservation of almost all materials  - paper, metal, sugar. etc. Girl Scouting rose to the need in many ways. One such way was to have the membership pin produced on thinner metal - leaving the backside with the reverse impression of the pin. This is not to be confused with later productions of the pin. My understanding from Girl Scout folklorists and collectors is that if a magnet attaches to the pin - it's a WWII issue, if not it's a later production. Girl Scouting also had the Mariner pin changed to a flat rayon badge style briefly. No known examples have been found - yet!
WAGGGS 1949-1990 WAGGGS and Thinking Day pins	WAGGGS Friendship 1956-1976 Brownie Girl Scouts	1990- current
Committee/Associate Pin 1920-1957	Service Bureau Pin 1941 - 1945   More info on the War Service Pins page	Senior Membership Pin 1938-1963 More info on the Official Girl Level Pins page
Now being reproduced for wear on Adult Uniform wear   See the Mariner Pins page for detailed information on pin variations   And   Click on the patch to jump to the Mariner Girl Scout information page.	Click on the Wing Patch to jump to the Wing Girl Scout Information page. Senior Girl Scout Wings 1947-1979	Senior 5 Point Pin 1955-1963 More info on the Official Girl Level page
First Class Girl Scout Pins Variation: smaller wording on pin This pin is now being officially reproduced for wear on adult uniforms.   Check out the Official Girl Level page for more information.	Intermediate GS Curved Bar Award 1947-1963 This pin is now officially being reproduced  for adult uniformed wear.   Check out the Official Girl Level page for more information.	First Design of the Brownie Membership Pin 1921-1937 Image donated by the Altvaters
Brownie 1937-1939 Image donated by Talli	World War II metal saving Brownie pin Image donated by Talli Part of the Girl Scouts answer to the metal shortage of World War II was to change the production of the Brownie membership pin temporarily. Using a solid piece of metal, the pin could be made thinner, thus saving metal for the war effort. Punching holes in the metal for the petals was not "official" - they were supposed to be sewn on the uniform. Original cost - 10 cents.	Older Brownie Pin with membership petals Membership Petals were used by Brownies, just as the green disc and star pin are used today - to signify membership in the organization. Brownies first had a bronze star, but swtiched to the five petal flower pendant in 1939. They switched to the star pin in 1956.
Current Brownie Pin	Daisy Membership Pin 1984-1993 The Daisy Girl Scout program officially began in 1984 after many years of studying pilot programs in several councils. Designed especially for 5 years old girls in kintergarden, it is now expanded to include 6 years old girls. Enameled design on goldtone metal.	Daisy Membership Pin 1993-current This redesigned membership pin retains a vague trefoil outline with the stylistic daisy design in the center. Presented in the fall of 1993, it is still in use.
Older Traditional Membership Pin	Newer Traditional Membership Pin	There have no official changes in the traditional membership pin since 1934 with 4 stars on the shield. However small changes have been noticed. Older pin: 11 outer feathers, large group of arrows Newer pin: 9 outer feathers, smaller group of arrows
Pin 1: smooth, faces somewhat defined	Pin 2: raised edges, faces clearly defined	Pin 3: Lettering style different, faces not defined

Membership Star
with special 2000 disc
Membership stars are given to Girl Scouts to denote one year of membership. Plastic colored discs are different for each age level. The 2000 disc is plastic as well. A special Adult 2000 pin was produced as well - shown on the Flags and Friendship Pins page.