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.

twill Red and White Council Strip (RWS), precursor to CSP.

YEL Scout emblem, WHT letters, gauze back.

YEL Scout emblem, WHT letters, plastic back.

Dark YEL Scout emblem, WHT letters, 75th World Scouting Anniv.

75th logo, RED letters, "1910-1985, Diamond Jubilee, Pennisula (spelling error). BKG varies in shade.

75th logo, RED letters, "1910-1985, Diamond Jubilee, Peninsula (spelling correct). BKG varies in shade.

1985 Jamboree shoulder patch. "JAMBO" in large letters in center. 1 per contingent member.

1985 Jamboree shoulder patch. Red, white, blue background with state design. For sale to general public.

1989 Jamboree contingent shoulder patch. RED cardinal, dogwood flowers, YEL FDL, WHT Letters "Jamboree Bound" - border and background are dark blue.

1989 Jamboree contingent shoulder patch. RED cardinal, dogwood flowers, YEL FDL, WHT Letters "Jamboree Bound" - border and background are medium blue.

LBL sky, GLD FDL, WHT letters, RED cardinal, dogwood flowers, design change. Last issue before Council merger.

Miscellaneous Peninsula Council Emblems

Yes

X

DBL

R

BLU

Jacket Patch. Diamond shape with cardinal, state in green, and dogwood flowers. Large FDL. Given to Council donors.

50th Anniversary Patch on neckerchief (1968). Round with segments around patch.

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

R

SIL

R

GRY

Peninsula Council Commissioner's College. Twill.

NO

NC

-

-

TAN

Peninsula Council silkscreened neckerchief

Have

Type

BDR

E

BKG

Peninsula Council Trail Emblems

No

R

RED

R

LBL

Hampton Historical Trail. Twill.

Jamestown Colony Trail. Twill.

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.

Yorktown-Jamestown Trail. Twill.

Yorktown Battlefield Trail. Twill. Pictured with "Opening Day Hiker" segment.

Yorktown Battlefield Trail. Twill. Later version with slightly different details.

Yorktown Bicentennial. Twill. Similar design, brown border and "1781-1981."

Williamsburg Colonial Trail. Twill.

Williamsburg Trail. Twill.

Type

BDR

E

BKG

Peninsula Council District Patches

Yes

X

SIL

R

DBL

Central District. Twill shield with ship, space capsule, compass points, constallation. Joined with Eastern to form Hampton District.

Yes

X

RED

R

LBL

Colonial District. Twill background, dome shaped.

Yes

X

RED

R

LBL

Colonial District. Fully embroidered, dome shaped.

Yes

X

BLK

R

DBL

Eastern District. Twill shield with rocket, astronaut, ship, and explorer. Joined with Central to form Hampton District.

Yes

X

BLK

R

DBL

Eastern District. Twill shield with rocket, astronaut, ship, and explorer. Joined with Central to form Hampton District. Slightesign change with blue water under ship.

Yes

X

LBL

R

WHT

Hampton District. Fully embroidered shield featuring City of Hampton coat of arms.

Newport News District (formerly Western District). Fully embroidered wide oval, similar in design to last Western District patch.

Northern "Star" District. Twill, dome shaped.

NO

X

RED

R

BLU

Two Rivers District. Dome shaped, solid embroidery.

NO

X

RED

R

BLU

Two Rivers District - Staff. Dome shaped, solid embroidery.

NO

R

WHT

R

WHT

Western District. First patch design. Twill, round with ship's wheel, torch, and FDL. Later became Newport News District.

Yes

X

BLK

R

M/C

Western District. Later patch design. Fully embroidered tall oval, ship on the water in moonlight.

Type

BDR

E

BKG

Peninsula Council Hat Pins

Peninsula Council 3D CSP design hat pin. transparent sloped dome over CSP.

Peninsula Council CSP design hat pin. Silver color metal with enamel colors.

Peninsula Council CSP design hat pin. FDL has detail (not just yellow fill color).

Peninsula Council 85 Jamboree hat pin. Triangle shape, silver with enamel colors.

Peninsula Council 89 Jamboree hat pin. JSP shape, silver with with enamel colors.

Hampton District hat pin. Shield shape, silver with with enamel colors. Design same as Hampton District 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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