Peninsula Council 595 Emblems
Peninsula Council 595 was founded originally as Newport News Council in 1918, headquartered in Newport News, Virginia. In 1929 the name was changed to Peninsula Council, and in 1968 the Council celebrated their 50th Anniversary with commemorative emblems (see below) and this booklet. Read a history of Peninsula Council published in 1968.

The council merged in 1992 with adjacent Old Dominion Council 601 of Suffolk, Virginia to form Colonial Virginia Council 595, with the new council headquartered in Newport News. The Order of the Arrow Lodges of the respective councils would not complete their merger to form Wahunsenakah Lodge 333 until January of 1996.

You can find more information about the Order of the Arrow Lodge for Peninsula Council on the Kecoughtan Lodge 463 Emblems and History page, and more information about Peninsula Council Camps on the Council Camps web page on this site.
Before council shoulder patches were authorized by the National Office in the mid-70's Scouts wore community and state strips on the left shoulder of the uniform shirt. Check out the patches that represented communities served by Peninsula Council on the Peninsula Council RWS Page.
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CSP
BDR
E
BKG
Comments
RWS*
WHT
C
RED
Twill Red and White Council Strip (RWS), for Boy Scouts, precursor to CSP.
BWS*
WHT
C
DBL
Twill Blue and White Council Strip (BWS), for Sea Scouts, precursor to CSP.
WBS*
DBL
C
WHT
Twill White and Blue Council Strip (WBS), for Sea Scouts, precursor to CSP.
T1a
BLK
R
DBL
Yellow Scout emblem, white letters, gauze back.
T1b
BLK
R
DBL
Yellow Scout emblem, white letters, plastic back.
T2
RED
R
BLU
Dark yellow Scout emblem, white letters, "75th World Scouting Anniv"
S3
YEL
R
BLU
75th logo, RED letters, "1910-1985, Diamond Jubilee, Pennisula (spelling error). BKG varies in shade.
S4
YEL
R
BLU
75th logo, RED letters, "1910-1985, Diamond Jubilee, Peninsula (spelling correct). BKG varies in shade.
85JSP1
BLK
R
M/C
1985 Jamboree shoulder patch. "JAMBO" in large letters in center. 1 per contingent member.
85JSP2
YEL
R
M/C
1985 Jamboree shoulder patch. Red, white, blue background with state design. For sale to general public.
89JSP1
DBL
R
DBL
1989 Jamboree contingent shoulder patch. Red cardinal, dogwood flowers, yellow FDL, white lettering "Jamboree Bound" - border and background are dark blue.
89JSP2
BLU
R
BLU
1989 Jamboree contingent shoulder patch. Red cardinal, dogwood flowers, yellow FDL, white Letters "Jamboree Bound" - border and background are medium blue.
S5
LBL
R
M/C
Light blue sky, gold FDL, white letters, red cardinal, dogwood flowers, design change. Last issue before Council merger.
Have
Type
BDR
E
BKG
Peninsula Council District Patches
Yes
PP
SIL
R
DBL
Central District. Twill shield with ship, space capsule, compass points, constallation. Joined with Eastern to form Hampton District.
Yes
PP
RED
R
LBL
Colonial District. Twill background, dome shaped.
Yes
PP
RED
R
LBL
Colonial District. Fully embroidered, dome shaped.
Yes
PP
BLK
R
DBL
Eastern District. Twill shield with rocket, astronaut, ship, and explorer. Joined with Central to form Hampton District.
Yes
PP
BLK
R
DBL
Eastern District. Twill shield with rocket, astronaut, ship, and explorer. Joined with Central to form Hampton District. Slight design change with blue water under ship.
Yes
PP
LBL
R
WHT
Hampton District. Fully embroidered shield featuring City of Hampton coat of arms.
NO
PP
BLK
R
M/C
Newport News District (formerly Western District). Fully embroidered wide oval, similar in design to last Western District patch.
Yes
PP
YEL
R
WHT
Northern "Star" District. Twill, dome shaped.
NO
PP
RED
R
BLU
Two Rivers District. Dome shaped, solid embroidery.
NO
PP
RED
R
BLU
Two Rivers District - Staff. Dome shaped, solid embroidery.
NO
PP
WHT
R
WHT
Western District. First patch design. Twill, round with ship's wheel, torch, and FDL. Later became Newport News District.
Yes
PP
BLK
R
M/C
Western District. Later patch design. Fully embroidered tall oval, ship on the water in moonlight.
Have
Type
BDR
E
BKG
Peninsula Council Neckerchiefs
No
NC
-
-
BLU
No
NC
-
-
RED
No
NC
-
-
DBL
No
NC
-
-
DBL
No
NC
-
-
RED
No
NC
-
-
DBL
No
NC
-
-
RED
No
NC
-
-
RED
NO
NC
-
-
TAN
Peninsula Council tan silkscreened neckerchief
NO
NC
-
-
RED
Red neckerchief with 50th Anniversary patch sewn on (1968). Round with segments around patch.
NO
NC
-
-
TAN
NO
NC
-
-
YEL
NO
NC
-
-
RED
Peninsula Council red Training neckerchief
Have
Type
BDR
E
BKG
Peninsula Council Hat Pins
NO
HP
-
-
SIL
Peninsula Council 3D CSP design hat pin. transparent sloped dome over CSP.
Yes
HP
-
-
SIL
Peninsula Council CSP design hat pin. Silver color metal with enamel colors.
Yes
HP
-
-
SIL
Peninsula Council CSP design hat pin. FDL has detail (not just yellow fill color).
Yes
HP
-
-
SIL
Peninsula Council 85 Jamboree hat pin. Triangle shape, silver with enamel colors.
NO
HP
-
-
SIL
Peninsula Council 89 Jamboree hat pin. JSP shape, silver with with enamel colors.
NO
HP
-
-
SIL
Hampton District hat pin. Shield shape, silver with with enamel colors. Design same as Hampton District patch.
Have
Type
BDR
E
BKG
Peninsula Council Trail Emblems
No
R
RED
R
LBL
Yes
R
ORG
R
LBL
Yes
R
ORG
R
LBL
Jamestown Colony Trail. Twill. Later version with slightly different details.
Yes
Medal
-
-
-
Yorktown-Jamestown Trail Medal, "Bicentennial 1781-1981" on ribbon. Reverse.
Yes
R
YEL
R
LBL
Yorktown-Jamestown Trail. Twill, slightly different water design.
Yes
R
YEL
R
LBL
Yes
R
YEL
R
LBL
Yorktown Battlefield Trail. Twill. Pictured with "Opening Day Hiker" segment.
Yes
R
YEL
R
LBL
Yorktown Battlefield Trail. Twill. Later version with slightly different details.
Yes
R
BRN
R
LBL
Yorktown Bicentennial. Twill. Similar design, brown border and "1781-1981."
Yes
R
BLK
R
LGR
Yes
R
BLK
R
LGR
Have
Type
BDR
E
BKG
Other Peninsula Council Emblems
Yes
J
DBL
R
BLU
Jacket Patch. Diamond shape with cardinal, state in green, and dogwood flowers. Large FDL. Given to Council donors.
Yes
PP
GLD
C
BLU
50th Anniversary Patch (1968). Cut-edge round with attached segments at top and bottom. Segments awarded for particpation in Council events during the year. View patch with participation segments. View eight participation segments and flyer describing available 50th anniversary patch segments.
Yes
PP
SIL
R
GRY
No
PP
SIL
R
DBL
Hampton Roads Commissioner's College. Twill 3" round patch.
Have? - is the patch in my collection?
BDR - emblem border color
CSP - Reference '98 Ed. of Aid to Collecting CSP's by Franck, Hook, Ellis, & Jones
JSP - Jamboree Shoulder Patch
E - edge type (usually Rolled or Cut, may be Felt)
BKG - emblem background color
FDL - fleur de-lis
* - Reference Art Hyman's RWS Guide
PP - Pocket Patch

This web site is dedicated to the memory of E. Bailey Tudder, longtime Kecoughtan Lodge Advisor, and Dr. Ron Godby, former 463 Arrowman and co-author of the most comprehensive reference on Lodge 463 emblem issues.

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