Orders of Chivalry, Merit, and Honour

[TheNaughtyScot]

We certainly are a select group, Standard! (I'm a member of the Old KY Home Council Eagle Scout class of 1985). It is my understanding that, as of last year, there have been a little over 2 million Eagle Scout awards presented since the first one in 1912.

Unfortunately, while Eagle Scout is certainly a meritorious and honorable achievement, it just doesn't fall into the same class as the other Orders mentioned here. (Which is why I haven't chimed in until now.)

MacMillan, I'm not certain the order I belong to would qualify as one to which you are speaking, but I am a proud Eagle Scout. While certainly in a different vein than the military orders or the holy orders, the Eagle Scouts are certainly a select and closed group.

I believe that Eagle Scout is definitely to be included when one is speaking of chivalry, merit, and honor. I believe that the Scouts are the last bastion of common sense and practicality. I would hope that the rank of Eagle Scout is a necessary and mandatory prerequisite for any position in the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Although I doubt it is since Katrina was certainly not handled by trained and "always prepared" scouts.

Bottom line: Honor is earned.

-Ian

[Standard]

Thank you Ian.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

Although not an order in the traditional sense of the word, it is, as Ian has pointed out, an honour that is earned. It would be my opinion that it would be absolutely proper to wear a miniature version of the Eagle Scout medal on civilian Highland attire after 6pm (full size insignia is never worn after 6PM with civilian attire).

It would properly be worn immediately after all Federal or State decorations and medals, and ahead of any other orders, decorations, medals, or badges of membership.

[EagleJCS]

Although not an order in the traditional sense of the word, it is, as Ian has pointed out, an honour that is earned. It would be my opinion that it would be absolutely proper to wear a miniature version of the Eagle Scout medal on civilian Highland attire after 6pm (full size insignia is never worn after 6PM with civilian attire).

It would properly be worn immediately after all Federal or State decorations and medals, and ahead of any other orders, decorations, medals, or badges of membership.

Unfortunately, there is no miniature. We only have the full-sized medal.

The full-size Eagle medal is typically not worn with civilian attire, except when attending an Eagle Scout Court of Honor (award ceremony). Then, it is worn just above the pocket of the suit jacket. (Per the Insignia Guide, adults wear the medal only on formal Eagle occasions).

There was some discussion a few years ago of developing a miniature, and there was a rumor through the National Eagle Scout Association (NESA) that there would indeed be one, but it has not come to fruition as yet.

For now, in order to display one's status as an Eagle Scout outside a "formal Eagle occasion", there is either a tie tac or a lapel pin (or both if you so choose). There is also a NESA lapel pin for NESA members, silver for tenured membership and gold for lifetime membership.

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

At the Richmond Highland Games last month one of the bass drummers was wearing his Eagle (along with two other medals). I've also seen a miniature Eagle-- the gentleman had it made in Mexico and said the cost had been about $75. Again, I thought it looked quite smart.

[Standard]

At the Richmond Highland Games last month one of the bass drummers was wearing his Eagle (along with two other medals). I've also seen a miniature Eagle-- the gentleman had it made in Mexico and said the cost had been about $75. Again, I thought it looked quite smart.

I too have considered having a miniature made to be able to wear at the appropriate occasions. As EagleJCS stated officially adults are only supposed to wear their full sized medal at an Eagle Court of Honour, however I've worn mine with my civilian suit to Scout Sunday and a couple of other special Scouting functions without anyone there raising any question about it. I do wear my Eagle tie-tack whenever I wear a tie.

[EagleJCS]

I'd be careful about having a miniature made. (I'm not saying don't do it, just be careful.) Technically, the design of the Eagle Scout medal and badge belongs to the BSA. It is a trademarked & copyrighted design, and there have been lawsuits brought for the misuse of those images.

[TheNaughtyScot]

One of my colleagues wears his Eagle Scout ring, which looks very sharp. I would suggest this as a sign of your merit and membership that could be worn on all occassions.

-Ian