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A project by Frank Kern to catalog and display all Region Eleven items issued by the Boy Scouts of America


Region XI is geographic area of the U.S.A. serviced by the B.S.A. consisting of Alaska, Idaho, Western Montana, Oregon, and Washington.
Councils serviced in this area are identified here.


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Listing And Images of Jamboree Patches & Neckerchiefs	Listing And Images of Red and White Full Strips (RWS)
Listing And Images of alternate color Full Strips	Listing And Images of Half Strips
Listing And Images of Military Strips	Listing And Images of District Strips

ABBREVIATIONS

Abbreviation	Meaning	Abbreviation	Meaning
BKGD	Background Color	MAR	Maroon
BLK	Black	N/A	Not Applicable
BLU	Blue	n/c	Neckerchief
DBL	Dark Blue	NC	Neckerchief
DOI	Date of Issue	NJ	National Jamboree
Edge	Edge Color	P	Printed on Cloth Manufacturing Process
FOF	Felt on Felt Manufacturing Process	S	Solid Embroidery Manufacturing Process
GLD	Gold	T	Partially Embroidered Manufacturing Process
GRN	Green	TBD	To Be Determined
Issue	Catalog Number	W	Woven Manufacturing Process
MAN	Manufacturing Process	WHT	White

REGION ELEVEN INSIGNIA

THUMBNAIL & LINK	ISSUE	SHAPE	MAN	BKGD	EDGE	EDGE TYPE	LETTERING	DOI	COMMENTS
	R1	Round	T	RED	DBL	CUT	WHT	1930s	Felt. Second Issue Shown example was obtained from second Region XI executive G. H. Obertteuffer (aka Chief Obie), through the Ed Harris collection.
	R2	Round	P	WHT	MAR	CUT	N/A	1940s	Face of "Lester the Nor'Wester" printed on rayon. Rayon round stiched to maroon felt. Issued to Region XI professionals as a reminder that "He's My Job" Exhibit #1: Lester the Nor'Wester poster issued with round. Exhibit #2: Lester "NOR'WESTER" Name Tag.
	X1	Odd	P	GLD	N/A	N/A	GRN	1930s	Rain cloud printed on felt. First Issue. Possibly issued in the 1920s. Shown example was obtained from second Region XI executive G. H. Obertteuffer (aka Chief Obie), through the Ed Harris collection.
	X2	Dome	FOF	WHT	N/A	N/A	GRN	1940s	Felt '11' stitched to felt dome. Third issue. Shown example was obtained from second Region XI executive G. H. Obertteuffer (aka Chief Obie), through the Ed Harris collection. Exhibit #1: 1944 Region Eleven conference program cover sheet. Exhibit #2: 1940's era Region Eleven envelope.
	X3	Dome	T	BLK	GLD	CUT	WHT	1940s	Ax in maroon log. All details but edge are chain stitched
	X4	Dome	T	BLK	GLD	CUT	WHT	1940s	Ax in maroon log. 'O' in "NOR'WESTERS' is a circle
	X5a	Dome	T	BLK	GLD	CUT	WHT	1950s	Ax in maroon log. 'O' in "NOR'WESTERS' is a semi-squared oval. No tag to border on "N" first "E" or last "S" in "NOR'WESTERS". Fine twill, almost linen.
	X5b	Dome	T	BLK	GLD	CUT	WHT	1950s	Ax in maroon log. 'O' in "NOR'WESTERS' is a semi-squared oval. TRR. Tag to border on "N" first "E" and last "S" in "NOR'WESTERS". MVE.
	X5c	Dome	T	BLK	GLD	CUT	WHT	1950s	Ax in maroon log. 'O' in "NOR'WESTERS' is a semi-squared oval. TRR. Tag to border on "N" and last "S" in "NOR'WESTERS". MVE. Also issued on a maroon neckerchief.
	X6	Dome	T	BLK	GLD	CUT	WHT	1950s	Ax in maroon log. No 'NOR'WESTERS'. Hat Patch. Issued individually and stitched to maroon hat, Hat-1..
	X7	Dome	T	BLK	GLD	CUT	WHT	1950s	Ax handle and ax head have beading. Maroon log.
	X8	Dome	T	MAR	GLD	ROLLED	WHT	1950s	Ax in green log. Issued on a maroon neckerchief.
	X9a	Rectangle	T	WHT	DBL	CUT	DBL	1950s	Peavy Pole Award Regional Award. Tight weave backing gauze
	X9b	Rectangle	T	WHT	DBL	CUT	DBL	1950s	Peavy Pole Award Regional Award. Loose weave backing gauze
	X10	Dome	T	BLK	GLD	CUT	WHT	1960s	Ax in pink log. Exhibit #1: Explorer Delegate Reed College 1961 attendance card. Exhibit #2: 1960 National Jamboree friendship card.
	X11	Dome	T	BLK	GLD	CUT	WHT	1960s	Ax partially embedded in maroon log. MVE. Also issued on maroon hat, Hat-2.
	X12a	Dome	T	BLK	GLD	ROLLED	WHT	1960s	Ax partially embedded in maroon log. 56mm 'NOR'WESTERS' TLS MVE
	X12b	Dome	T	BLK	GLD	ROLLED	WHT	1960s	Ax partially embedded in maroon log. 56mm 'NOR'WESTERS' TLR MVE
	X13	Dome	T	BLK	GLD	ROLLED	WHT	1970s	Ax partially embedded in maroon log. PB. 52mm 'NOR'WESTERS' Issued as part of the 12 region commemorative set.
	N1	Neckerchief	P	MAR	N/A	N/A	WHT	1940s	Full square. Ax has green details
	N2	Neckerchief	P	MAR	N/A	N/A	WHT	1950s	Triangle. Ax has green details
	N3a	Neckerchief	P	MAR	N/A	N/A	WHT	1960s	Solid yellow ax. Thick yellow lines in dome.
	N3b	Neckerchief	P	MAR	N/A	N/A	WHT	1960s	Solid yellow ax. Thin yellow lines in dome.
	N4	Neckerchief	P	MAR	N/A	N/A	WHT	1960s	Ax has white details. Green details on log screened over white MVE
	N5	Neckerchief	P	MAR	N/A	N/A	WHT	1950s	Ax has white details. Olive green details on log screened over white
	N6	Neckerchief	P	MAR	N/A	N/A	WHT	1970s	Ax has white details. White details on log screened over green. Block Lettering. MVE
	Hat-1	Hat	N/A	MAR	N/A	N/A	WHT	1970s	Baseball style cap with X6 centered in forehead.
	Hat-2	Hat	N/A	MAR	N/A	N/A	WHT	1970s	Baseball style cap with X11 centered in forehead.
	Flag-1	Flag	P	TAN	N/A	N/A	TAN	1950s	Maroon 'Ax in Log' logo screened onto xx by xx flag. Used to identiy regional leadershp at jamborees.
	Swatch-1	swatch	P	KHA	N/A	N/A	GLD	1940s	Printed on back pack. Round logo with tree
	Swatch-2	swatch	P	KHA	N/A	N/A	WHT	1950s	Printed on khaki cloth. Detailed 'Ax in log' logo
	Swatch-3	swatch	P	WHT	N/A	N/A	WHT	1950s	Printed on slepping bag wrap. Standard 'Ax in log' logo
	Swatch-4	swatch	P	RED	N/A	N/A	WHT	1960s	Printed on back pack. White "NORWESTERS XI".
	Decal-1	Decal	P	RED	GLD	N/A	WHT	1960s	Decal of standard dome design.

REGION ELEVEN ACTIVITY ISSUES

THUMBNAIL & LINK	ISSUE	SHAPE	MAN	BKGD	EDGE	EDGE TYPE	LETTERING	DOI	COMMENTS
	NA1	Neckerchief	P	MAR	N/A	N/A	N/A	1969	Standard n/c design with "7TH NATIONAL JAMBOREE BAND"
	RA1	Round	P	WHT	BLK	CUT	BLK	1944	1944 REGION XI CAMPORALL MONTANA. Printed on felt
	RA2	Round	P	LBL	DBL	CUT	RED	1946	1946 AIR SCOUT ENCAMPMENT. Printed on light blue felt. Light blue felt round stitched to larger dark blue felt.
	RA3	Round	P	GLD	GRN	CUT	GRN	1946	1946 SENIOR SCOUT FORESTRY CAMP. Printed on gold felt. Gold round stitched to larger green felt
	RA4	Round	P	WHT	RED	CUT	RED	1947	SENIOR CAMPS. Printed on felt
	RA5	Round	P	DBL	GLD	CUT	GLD	1949	1949 REGION XI AIR CAMP SPOKANE A.F.Base. Pinted on felt
	RA6	Round	T	BLK	GLD	CUT	WHT	1950s	B.P. JR. LEADER TRAINING
	RA7	Round	T	DBL	WHT	CUT	RED	1950s	REGION ELEVEN REGATTA. 16 compass points.
	RA8	Round	T	WHT	DBL	CUT	RED	1950s	REGION ELEVEN REGATTA. 16 compass points.
	RA9	Round	T	DBL	WHT	CUT	RED	1950s	REGION ELEVEN REGATTA. 8 compass points.
	RA10	Round	T	WHT	DBL	CUT	RED	1950s	REGION ELEVEN REGATTA. 8 compass points.
	RA11	Round	T	WHT	DBL	CUT	DBL	1958	REGION ELEVEN REGATTA. With '1958' segment.
	RA12	Round	T	WHT	DBL	CUT	DBL	1959	REGION ELEVEN REGATTA. With '1959' segment.
	RA13	Round	T	WHT	GLD	CUT	GLD	1960	REGION ELEVEN REGATTA. With '1960' segment. Red stripes in shield. NOTE: Scan color is not correct.
	RA14	Round	T	WHT	GLD	CUT	GLD	1960	REGION ELEVEN REGATTA. With '1960' segment. Gold stripes in shield. NOTE: Scan color is not correct.
	RA15	Round	T	WHT	DBL	CUT	DBL	1961	REGION ELEVEN REGATTA. With '1961' segment.
	RA16	Round	T	WHT	DBL	CUT	DBL	1963	REGION ELEVEN REGATTA. With '1963' segment.
	RA17	Round	S	BLU	RED	CUT	BLK	1964	PACIFIC SEA EXPLORERERS CRUISE 1964. Asian embroidery.
	RA18a	Round	T	BLU	RED	ROLLED	BLK	1964	PACIFIC SEA EXPLORERERS CRUISE 1964.
	RA18b	Round	T	BLU	RED	ROLLED	BLK	1964	PACIFIC SEA EXPLORERERS CRUISE 1964.
	RA19	Round	T	WHT	DBL	CUT	DBL	1965	REGION ELEVEN REGATTA. With '1965' segment.
	RA20	Round	T	WHT	DBL	CUT	DBL	1966	REGION ELEVEN REGATTA. With '1966' segment.
	RA21	Round	T	WHT	DBL	ROLLED	DBL	1966	REGION ELEVEN REGATTA.
	RA22	Round	T	DBL	RED	CUT	GLD	1968	LEWIS-CLARK TREK. Promoted in the June 1968 "The Northwester" bulletin for Region 11 professionals. Note corrected information. Previously, this item was erroneously attributed to the Portland Area Council's High Adventure Program.
	RA23	Round	T	BLK	GLD	ROLLED	WHT	1960s	TROOP LEADERSHIP TRAINING. Issued individually and on SEVERAL different styles of neckerchiefs.
	RA24	Round	T	BLK	GLD	ROLLED	WHT	1960s	JR. LEADER TRAINING. Circular end of log. Issued individually and on SEVERAL different styles of neckerchiefs.
	RA25	Round	T	BLK	GLD	ROLLED	WHT	1960s	JR. LEADER TRAINING. Oval end of log. Issued individually and on SEVERAL different styles of neckerchiefs.
	RA26	Round	T	WHT	DBL	ROLLED	DBL	1970	REGION ELEVEN REGATTA. "Elected Officier" in red script.
	RA27	Round	T	WHT	DBL	ROLLED	DBL	1971	REGION ELEVEN REGATTA. "Regatta Boatswain" in gold script.
	SEG1	Segment	P	WHT	RED	CUT	RED	1947	AIR SCOUTING '47 printed on felt Worn around RA4.
	SEG2	Segment	P	WHT	RED	CUT	RED	1947	FORESTRY '47 printed on felt Worn around RA4.
	SEG3	Segment	P	WHT	RED	CUT	RED	1947	SEA SCOUTING '47 printed on felt Worn around RA4.
	SEG4	Segment	T	BLK	GLD	CUT	N/A	1960s	Ax in maroon log. MVE
	SEG5	Segment	T	BLK	GLD	CUT	N/A	1960s	Ax in dark maroon log. MVE
	XA1	Rectangle	W	WHT	TAN	CUT	DBL	1935	1935 PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGIONAL CAMPORALL
	XA2	Rectangle	P	BLU	N/A	N/A	WHT	1930s	MELITA ISLAND REGION ELEVEN. Printed on felt.
	XA3	Rectangle	W	WHT	GRN	CUT	WHT	1936	1936 REGION ELEVEN CAMPORALL
	XA4	Diamond	P	GLD	BLK	CUT	BLK	1950	6th INTERMEDIATE ASILOMAR 1950. Printed on sateen
	XA5	Dome	P	BLK	GLD	CUT	WHT	1964	Gold ax in log. 20th TOP HANDS '64. Printed on wool. Awarded to regional professionals that satisfied program goals. Issued on blanket made by Pendleton Wool Mills
	Shirt-1	shirt	P	TBD	N/A	N/A	TBD	1950s	1961 Explorer Conference Reed College.

REGION XI COINS, JEWLRY, & SLIDES

THUMBNAIL & LINK	ISSUE	DOI	COMMENTS
	COIN-1	1961	Issued to participants that attended the Region XI Explorer Conference at Reed University in Portland Oregon, June 1961.
	COIN-2	1967	XII WORLD JAMBOREE 1957 IDAHO, U.S.A.
	Z-COIN-1	1964	6th National Jamboree Valley Forge 1964. Courtesy The Bunker Hill Co. Kellogg, Idaho. Private Issue.
	PIN-1	1940s	Keystone shape similar to X2 for professional scouters.
	PIN-2	1960s	Region 11 Diamond Award. 9mm x 11mm 'ax in log' dome logo featuring a diamond chip. Recognition for professional scouters who achieved at least a 10% membership gain and a net gain in the number of units in their area. Summarizied in May 1966 'The Northwester' bulletin for Region 11 professional staff.
	PIN-3	1960s	13mm x 15mm 'ax in log' dome logo.
	Z-PIN-1	1980s	21mm x 25mm 'ax in log' dome design. Clutch Back. Issued in a plastic baggie.
	SLIDE-1	1940s	Metal. "11" In a horse shoe.
	SLIDE-2	1940s	Pewter keystone shape featuring ax in log design. “REGION XI BSA”
	SLIDE-3	1950s	Plastic. Ax with gold head and dark red handle is embedded in log at a 45 degree angle.
	SLIDE-4a	1950s	Plastic. Ax with silver head and dark red handle is embedded in log at a 45 degree angle.
	SLIDE-4b	1950s	Plastic. Ax with silver head and maroon handle is embedded in log at a 45 degree angle.
	SLIDE-5	1950s	Plastic. Ax with silver head. Handle is parallel to log. Dark brown log.
	SLIDE-6	1950s	Plastic. Ax with silver head. Handle is parallel to log. Brown log. "REGION XI" in green.
	SLIDE-7	1950s	Region XI logo and text printed on wood. Multiple styles of loops used. Also, examples have surfaced with the loop removed and replaced by a pin.
	SLIDE-8	1960s	Dome logo on metal.
	SLIDE-9a	1960s	Made from kit. Green tree painted by Scout with Region 11 sticker affixed. MVE.
	SLIDE-9b	1960s	Made from kit. Green tree hand carved then painted by Scout. Region 11 sticker affixed. MVE.
	BUCKLE-1	1950s	Small belt buckle featuring black dome logo. Issued in small felt bag.
	TIE-BAR-1	1950s	Tie bar featuring black dome logo.
	TIE-BAR-2	1950s	Tie bar featuring black dome logo.
	TIE-TACK-1	1950s	Tie tack featuring black dome logo. Pin is the same as PIN-1
	KEYCHAIN-1	1950s	Key chain featuring black dome logo. Back of coin is blank.
	KEYCHAIN-2	1950s	Key chain featuring black dome logo. Rear of coin features FDL.
	BRACELET-1	1950s	Bracelet chain with charm featuring black dome logo.
	CUFFLINKS-1	1960s	Dome logo cufflinks.
	BELTLOOP-1	1960s	Belt Loop with dome logo.
	BOLO-1	1960s	Bolo with dome logo.
	PAPER-WEIGHT-1	1960	Paper weight featuring 1960 NJ Coin. "REGION XI BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA WASHINGTON D.C. - 1960".
	MUG-1	1960s	Tapered ceramic Mug featuring dome logo.
	MUG-2	1960s	Ceramic Mug featuring dome logo.
	MUG-3	1960s	Ceramic Mug featuring dome logo. "HOST REGION TO THE 7th NATIONAL JAMBOREE"

1935 NATIONAL JAMBOREE: REGION ELEVEN SHOULDER STRIPS

THUMBNAIL & LINK	ISSUE	SHAPE	MAN	BKGD	EDGE	EDGE TYPE	LETTERING	DOI	COMMENTS
	35NJ-Y16	SP	P	RED	WHT	CUT	WHT	1935	1935 NJ Shoulder Strip. XI Y 16
	35NJ-Y17	SP	P	RED	WHT	CUT	WHT	1935	1935 NJ Shoulder Strip. XI Y 17
	35NJ-Y18	SP	P	RED	WHT	CUT	WHT	1935	1935 NJ Shoulder Strip. XI Y 18
	35NJ-Y19	SP	P	RED	WHT	CUT	WHT	1935	1935 NJ Shoulder Strip. XI Y 19
	35NJ-Y20	SP	P	RED	WHT	CUT	WHT	1935	1935 NJ Shoulder Strip. XI Y 20
	35NJ-Y21	SP	P	RED	WHT	CUT	WHT	1935	1935 NJ Shoulder Strip. XI Y 21
	35NJ-Y22	SP	P	RED	WHT	CUT	WHT	1935	1935 NJ Shoulder Strip. XI Y 21
	35NJ-Y23	SP	P	RED	WHT	CUT	WHT	1935	1935 NJ Shoulder Strip. XI Y 23
	35NJ-Y24	SP	P	RED	WHT	CUT	WHT	1935	1935 NJ Shoulder Strip. XI Y 24
	35NJ-Y25	SP	P	RED	WHT	CUT	WHT	1935	1935 NJ Shoulder Strip. XI Y 25
	35NJ-Y26	SP	P	RED	WHT	CUT	WHT	1935	1935 NJ Shoulder Strip. XI Y 26
	35NJ-Y27	SP	P	RED	WHT	CUT	WHT	1935	1935 NJ Shoulder Strip. XI Y 27

Note: Existance of subcamps without photos has not been confirmed. They are ASSUMED to exist.



1937 NATIONAL JAMBOREE: REGION ELEVEN SHOULDER RIBBONS

THUMBNAIL & LINK	ISSUE	SHAPE	MAN	BKGD	EDGE	EDGE TYPE	LETTERING	DOI	COMMENTS
	37NJ-F15	Ribbon	P	BLU	WHT	CUT	WHT	1937	1937 NJ Shoulder Ribbon Troop F15. Region XI ribbon connected to a red and white troop ribbon with a metal bar.

Region 11 Fakes

THUMBNAIL & LINK	ISSUE	SHAPE	MAN	BKGD	EDGE	EDGE TYPE	LETTERING	DOI	COMMENTS
	Z-X1	Dome	T	BLK	GLD	ROLLED	WHT	1960s	FAKE. 60mm 'NOR'WESTERS' TRM.
	Z-N1	Neckerchief	P	WHT	N/A	N/A	WHT	1960s	FAKE: Ax in odd shaped maroon log

Un-confirmed issues attributed to Region 11

THUMBNAIL & LINK	ISSUE	SHAPE	MAN	BKGD	EDGE	EDGE TYPE	LETTERING	DOI	COMMENTS
	Y-RA1	Round	T	WHT	DBL	CUT	DBL	1963	REGION ELEVEN REGATTA. No segment All known regatta patches of this style have a segment attached All identified patches without segments are confirmed as issues with the segment removed. It is possible the region issued this patch with the segment cut off.
	Y-XA1	Rectangle	T	GLD	GRN	CUT	GRN	1957	GREAT NORTHWEST GATHERING THE CLAN SPRING "57" Attributed to Region 11, but no evidence exists to support assertion. Note: This patch was included in the Ed Harris display, giving some credence that it is an actual Region 11 issue.
	Y-SEG1	Segment	P	WHT	DBL	CUT	DBL	1948	FORESTRY '48 printed on felt Possibly issued by Region XI. Probably issued by Western Montana Council.
	Y-SEG2	Segment	P	WHT	DBL	CUT	DBL	1948	MELITA ISLAND '48 printed on felt Possibly issued by Region XI. Probably issued by Western Montana Council. NOTE: Melita Island segments were used throug the mid 1950's. They were worn below the Western Montana council patch Approximately 1954, segments were transitioned from felt to twill.

Un-confirmed neckerchief slides attributed to Region 11

THUMBNAIL & LINK	ISSUE	DOI	COMMENTS
	Y-SLIDE1	1970s	Green "NOR WESTER 1945 GREEN BAR POW WOW" screened on leather Possibly a Region XI issue, but no supporting evidence exists. Most likely issued for the 1945 Washington State Green Bar (patrol leaders) training NOTE: Western Washington conducted annual Green Bar Training from the 1920's through the 1950's.
	Y-SLIDE2	1970s	Suspected to be a Region XI issue, but no supporting evidence exists. "NOR'WESTER", ax in a stump, and a chaninsaw in log flocked on white round plastic. Made by Torchey Plastics.