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.

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Twill Red and White Council Strip (RWS), for Boy Scouts, precursor to CSP.

Yellow Scout emblem, white letters, gauze back.

Yellow Scout emblem, white letters, plastic back.

Dark yellow Scout emblem, white 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, yellow FDL, white lettering "Jamboree Bound" - border and background are dark blue.

1989 Jamboree contingent shoulder patch. Red cardinal, dogwood flowers, yellow FDL, white Letters "Jamboree Bound" - border and background are medium blue.

Light blue sky, gold FDL, white letters, red cardinal, dogwood flowers, design change. Last issue before Council merger.

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.

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

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

1969 National Jamboree contingent neckerchief-blue. Silkscreen.

No

NC

-

-

RED

1969 National Jamboree contingent neckerchief-red. Silkscreen.

No

NC

-

-

DBL

1977 National Jamboree contingent neckerchief. Silkscreen.

No

NC

-

-

DBL

1964 Philmont contingent neckerchief. Silkscreen.

No

NC

-

-

RED

1965 Philmont contingent neckerchief. Silkscreen.

No

NC

-

-

DBL

1966 Philmont contingent neckerchief. Silkscreen.

No

NC

-

-

RED

1968 Philmont contingent neckerchief. Silkscreen.

No

NC

-

-

RED

Philmont contingent neckerchief. Unknown year.

NO

NC

-

-

TAN

Peninsula Council tan silkscreened neckerchief

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

NO

NC

-

-

TAN

Peninsula Council 1968 Junior Leaders Instructor Camp neckerchief

NO

NC

-

-

YEL

Peninsula Council Junior Leader Instructor Camp neckerchief

NO

NC

-

-

RED

Peninsula Council red Training neckerchief

Have

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

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.

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.

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

Peninsula Council Commissioner's College. Twill 3" round patch.

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

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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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