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**VINTAGE BOY SCOUT OF AMERICA (BSA) ESTATE LOT — PALM SPRINGS, CA TROOP 39**
Up for sale/sale is a highly collectible, single-owner estate grouping from a Boy Scout's complete journey in Palm Springs, California, during the mid-20th century. Because these items have stayed together, they offer incredible provenance for any serious Scouting memorabilia collector.
**WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS LOT:**
1. **Hybrid Merit Badge Sash (27 Badges):** Features an incredible front panel boasting rare mid-century advanced rank patches (including Star and Life indicators), specialized tracking/alignment pins, and an American Legion partner patch at the top fold. The reverse side features a densely populated layout of 27 cleanly sewn, modern rolled-edge merit badges (including Personal Management, Sustainability, and more).
2. **Troop 39 Palm Springs Custom Neckerchief:** A beautiful, vibrant red neckerchief featuring a striking, multi-color silk-screened swooping eagle graphic. Excellent ink preservation.
3. **BSA Contest / Activity Medal:** An official octagonal bronze-toned merit skill medal suspended from a crisp red-and-white split ribbon drape.
4. **Official Web Belt:** Woven olive-drab canvas belt paired with an authentic, vintage USA-made solid brass friction slider buckle featuring the embossed BSA fleur-de-lis symbol.
5. **Uniform Garrison Cap:** Clean matching olive-drab uniform cap complete with an embroidered rank patch stitched on the side.
6. **7th Edition Boy Scout Handbook (1960s):** Iconic manual featuring the classic Don Lupo cover illustration of three scouts. Cover shows authentic wear and edge aging consistent with careful field use, but retains great color.
**CONDITION NOTES:**
All items are in honest, pre-owned vintage condition showing authentic patina from age and use. No harsh chemical cleanings have been performed to protect the historical value and natural patina of the fabric and metal elements. Handbook is is rough condition.
*Items will be securely packed in a rigid box and shipped via USPS Ground Advantage with calculated tracking.*
