1970s Boy Scout Vintage Patch 1971 USA Illinois BSA This is a commemorative patch from the summer camp held in 1971 at the "Loud Thunder Scout Reservation" in Rock Island County, Illinois, USA. This campground is a very historic place, established in 1915. The name comes from "Loud Thunder," the chief, son of the famous Sauk warrior Black Hawk, who ruled this land. It's a name befitting the Boy Scouts, who value the pride and history of the Native Americans. The embroidered deer symbolizes the rich wildlife along the Mississippi River, where the campground is located. The issuing organization, "Illowa Council," oversees the area spanning the border of Illinois and Iowa, a unique name combining the names of both states. This is an item from the early 1970s, shortly after the merger of this branch, and is a vintage item over 50 years old. The back has an old mesh backing, and you can enjoy the texture unique to the manufacturing process of the time, which is not found in current products. #1970s #1971 #BoyScouts #BSA #Vintage #AmericanVintageClothing #AmericasCasualStyle #Military #Illinois #Iowa #NativeAmerican #LoudThunder #EmbroideredPatch #RemakeMaterial #CollectorsItem