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The Wood Badge Neckerchief
William de Bois Maclaren, the purchaser of Gilwell Park, died in 1921. In his honor the Gilwell staff wore a neckerchief made of Maclaren tartan. However to reduce the expense, a scarf of dove grey cloth (the color of humility) with a warm red lining (to signify warmth of feeling) and a patch of Maclaren tartan was substituted. In 1924 use of the neckerchief became restricted to Wood Badge holders only. Today the scarf is more the earth tone color beige.
Last Update: 1-Jan-2011