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Product Overview
Presenting a remarkably preserved piece of mid-1984 Americana and scouting history: an authentic, original Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Order of the Arrow (OA) Kickapoo Lodge 128 “Nacha Lowank” fellowship event patch. Issued exclusively in 1984 to commemorate a regional gathering of Arrowmen, this specialty piece highlights the rich traditions and honor-society heritage of the Boy Scouts. It represents an immaculate, highly sought-after archival collectible for dedicated scouting insignia historians, Order of the Arrow specialists, and vintage fraternal emblem collectors.
Design & Aesthetic Attributes
This 3” x 3” square patch showcases a bold, highly detailed multi-color embroidery scheme steeped in traditional Order of the Arrow iconography. Set against a striking crimson-red fully embroidered background, the design centers on a massive, golden-yellow block letter “W” overlaid with a meticulously stitched tribal Thunderbird motif in contrasting black, white, and red thread. The top border proudly bears the word “NACHA” in clean white block lettering, balanced perfectly along the bottom with “84 LOWANK” and a traditional white BSA Fleur-de-lis insignia. The entire layout is framed by a flawless, golden-yellow merrowed border that remains structurally tight and free of loose threads.
Vintage Backing & Structural Condition
The historical era and authenticity of this single piece are effortlessly verified by the period-correct, clear plastic heat-seal laminate backing on the reverse side. This is an exceptional example of vintage deadstock (New Old Stock) that has spent over four decades safely preserved in private storage. The face of the dense embroidery is entirely free of dust, fading, or storage wear, while the reverse protective backing remains completely immaculate—having never been ironed, sewn, or glued onto a scout uniform sash, merit vest, or collector’s blanket.
Display & Shipping
An exceptional addition to an Order of the Arrow lodge shadowbox display, a localized regional council history layout, or a high-end vintage scouting insignia collection. Your vintage emblem will be packaged with the highest professional care, utilizing moisture-resistant, protective packaging to ensure it arrives completely flat and pristine. We invite you to explore our storefront’s broader inventory, which features a highly curated selection of fine art, investment jewelry, unique antiques, fine porcelain china, and rare vintage toys.
