80s Vintage Boy Scout Patch 1984 Rare Penguin Embroidery This is a rare vintage patch from the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) winter camp held in Lake Arrowhead, California in 1984. The "LAAC" embroidered on the left side stands for Los Angeles Area Council. This organization changed its name due to a merger in 2015, making this a valuable item from the now-defunct organization. The penguin in the center of the design is a traditional motif adopted as proof of completing the harsh winter camp in the snowy mountains. The scarf worn by the penguin has a red embroidered fleur-de-lis (lily emblem), a symbol of the Scouting movement, and you can feel the careful craftsmanship of the 1980s. Lake Arrowhead, the location of the event, is a famous mountain resort in California, and this patch tells the story of the Scouts who challenged the trials of winter. #80s #BoyScouts #Vintage #Patch #AmericanVintageClothing #1980s #California #Camp #Outdoor #Retro #Penguin #Embroidery #BSA #Collector #Military