1973 US Boy Scouts Patch LAAC Beaver 70s Vintage This is an official commemorative patch from the "Spring Camporee," a traditional Boy Scout event held in the Los Angeles Area Council, California, USA in 1973. The LAAC (Los Angeles Area Council) that issued this patch is one of the most historically significant councils in the United States. "AMIGOS DISTRICT" written at the bottom was the branch that oversaw the eastern part of Los Angeles at the time. The name, which means "friends" in Spanish, symbolizes the multiculturalism of the region and the solidarity of the scouts. In the center is a beaver wearing a campaign hat, a symbol of the scouts. The beaver is known as a symbol of "diligence and cooperation," and it is a special animal assigned to the first honored patrol (Beaver Patrol) in the highest level of Boy Scout leadership training. The back is processed with a white mesh (cheesecloth) unique to 1970s patches, giving it a vintage-specific sense of weight and historical depth that current products do not have. #70s #1970s #BoyScouts #BSA #Vintage #Vintage #Patch #Patch #AmericanGoods #LosAngeles #California #CampGear #UsedClothingWomen #AmericasCasualStyle #EmbroideredPatch