A rare vintage shoulder patch from the Quinnipiac Council of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) in Connecticut, used in the 1970s. In the center, surrounding a globe, is the message "CHERISH THE WIDE EARTH," symbolizing environmental protection and world peace. As design accents, the Big Dipper is embroidered on the left and the Southern Cross on the right, creating a beautiful composition that evokes the "entire Earth" from the Northern to the Southern Hemisphere. The name Quinnipiac comes from the Quinnipiac tribe, the indigenous people who originally inhabited this area, making this a historically interesting item. Perfect for collections or for remaking and customizing jackets, bags, etc. As a vintage item, there is some wear on the back due to age, but the embroidery on the front is in very good condition. #70s #BoyScouts #BSA #VintagePatches #Military #Americana #Connecticut #Quinnipiac #EmbroideredPatch #Outdoor #ScoutPatch #VintageClothingRemake #Camping #AmericanGoods #CollectorsItem