1960 Jubilee Scout-O-Rama

In 1960 the Boy Scouts of America celebrated their Golden Anniversary or "Jubilee".  That year saw a myriad of patches which were designed identical to one another.  They included the 1960 National Jamboree; Philmont Scout Ranch; Jubilee Camporee; Schiff Scout Reservation; Cub Scout Jubilee & Jubilee Field Day.  All of these were Golden Yellow twill with Red embroidery.  While like most patches of the time, simplistic, these patches jumped out at you and were considered not only good looking but a great collectible that have held their value to this day.

The only exception to the above patches was the one pictured above - the "White" Twill Jubilee Scout-O-Rama.  No one is really sure why these ended up White as opposed to the other patches for the Golden Jubilee, but they became even more sought out than the other patches because they were different.  As far as Jamborees go, this patch design is considered by collectors to be the best of all Jamborees - though many feel the 1969 Jamboree Deer Patch was perfection.  Regardless, these patches from our 50th Anniversary are still keepers and have great eye appeal and collectibility.  For more information on these patches go to  http://www.d1053375.domain.com/1960.html