Juliette Low World Friendship Fund Patch

1. Juliette Low World Friendship Fund Patch

The gold trefoil on a blue background represents the sun shiningon children everywhere, the base gold stalk is the flame of thelove of humanity, the upward pointing vein is a compass needlepointing the way. The two stars are the Promise and Law, theflowing line around the trefoil is for the worldwide movement.In 1990 the WAGGGS symbol was updated.This pin was for decorative wear, notofficial wear.Although the World Pinwas technically first introduced in the Fall 1949 GS catalog, it wasalmost an afterthought. Only the 9-685 version was offered as asmall insert on the page showing the pin and a brief description.Drawings of the proper placement of insignia did not show the WorldPin.In 1950 the World Pin was given prominence in the catalog and shownon the drawings on insignia placement. In 1950 Brownie Girl Scoutswore the World Pin along with Girl Scouts and adults.In 1956 the name was changed to World Association Pinand a separate World Association Pin for Brownies (the 2 fingersalute) was introduced.An early version of the World Pin on card. Pin had a raisededge and emblem. Background was painted navy blue.The Brownie World Association Pin was introduced in 1956 andwas worn only on the Brownie uniform.

This lasted until1976. The pin shown is the 'World Association Badge'.

Juliette Low World Friendship Fund Patch

Page 16 of the1958 addition of the 'Trefoil Around the World' book states thatthis pin or badge is worn only by members of the World Committeeand its sub-committees, the staff of the World Bureau and itsBranch Office, the Guiders in charge of the World Centers andothers who carry out special duties for the World Association.The blue circle is a constant reminder that those who wear thisbadge work for the world and not only for their own countries.It was approved at the Seventh World Conference in 1932. Thereis a black and white drawing along side the information. Sue and Joe WaltersModern WAGGGS CharmThe top row of these WAGGGS Regional pins were launched around2007 with the Girls Worldwide Say program, yet none of themsay WAGGGS. The second row is currently available.Instead of following the other pins, this one says 'Friendsof Africa Region.'