1980s Boy Scouts OA Patch 252 Potlatch Eagle Vintage A rare event commemorative patch from the Order of the Arrow (OA), an honor society within the Boy Scouts, held in Connecticut, USA in 1980. The "252" on the patch is the number of the Tschitani Lodge 252, a former chapter based in New Britain, Connecticut. This chapter was dissolved due to a merger in 1995, making this a hard-to-find legacy lodge item. The design features a powerful "Bald Eagle," a symbol of the United States, in the center, and the "Fleur-de-lis," the world-recognized Scout emblem, embroidered on the right. "POTLATCH" refers to a traditional ceremony of gift-giving and sharing wealth among Native Americans in North America. This patch was created to commemorate the 1980 gathering where Scouts reaffirmed their spirit of service and deepened their friendships. "WWW" are the initials of the organization's core principles: "Wimachtendienk" (Brotherhood), "Wingolauchsik" (Cheerfulness), and "Witahemui" (Service). #80s #BoyScouts #Vintage #Patch #USA #MadeInUSA #CollectorsItem #Military #Outdoor #UsedClothing #Americana #Camping #Embroidery #FleurDeLis