Boy Scouts Officers first pattern silver hat badge no stars.

A rare original 1st pattern 'Boy Scouts officer's silver hat badge', arrowhead in circle, no stars, resting on a 'Be Prepared' ribbon scroll; the reverse impressed "Silver" with maker's details "JAW&C" (J.A.Wylie & Co) and registered, design and patent number "Rd535092" for the year 1909. Very good condition, complete with original loops the lower with strengthening silver solder around the base, correct amount of baubles top and bottom, bristle plume now absent.
Diameter 30mm.

Code: 58091