BELT
Dimensions80.5 x 5 cm
Object numberHF.73.346.4
DescriptionBoy scout belt that consists of three segments that are joined by oval loops and are secured by rivets on either side. From the bottom edge of each metal loop is a spring-closed clip. On one end is a rectangular metal bar that has a projection on one of the longer sides consisting of narrow neck supporting a metal disk that is attached to one end of the belt by a leather loop which is fastened by an oval buckle that fits into one of five holes. On the other end is a similar metal rectangle with an attached large disk with a hollowed center the perimeter of the inner circle has thinner grooved projection around edge.Narrative
The Boy Scouts were founded in England in 1907 and the first Canadian Units were formed in 1908. Between 1908 and 1946 The Canadian branch of Scouting fell under the "The Boy Scouts Association's Overseas Department" which was in itself under the "Boy Scouts Association" which was the British Scouting governing body. In 1946 The Canadian Branch became an independent member of the "Boy Scout World Conference" (aka The World Organization of the Scouting Movement). At some point between October 1946 and 1976 the name "The Canadian General Council of The Boy Scouts Association" was changed to "Boy Scouts of Canada". The name was changed in 1976 to "Scouts Canada" which is the name the organization holds today.
