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![[Flag of World Org. of the Scout Movement]](../images/i/int-scout.gif)
image by Zoltan Horvath, 04 April 2014
The flag is actually royal purple with the white fleur-de-lis and rope is the flag for the World
Organization of Scouting Movements (WOSM), headquartered in Switzerland. The flag represents all member organizations of
the WOSM in a like manner as the United Nations flag represents all member nations of the UN.
The flag is taken from the fleur-de-lis, or lily of the flower, which as the previous poster wrote, is found as part of the
Scout emblem of every other nations' Scouting organizations. It is also found frequently on compasses and pointing devices
and points in the true direction, as Scouts should also be moving positively toward.
The two stars on the flag allude to truth and knowledge, the two most important elements found in the creeds, promises and oaths of all member organizations. They also remind us of the stars in the sky and the outdoor element of Scouting.
The rope encircles the fleur-de-lis and a reminder of the true brotherhood of all WOSM members. The rope is tied at the bottom in the reef knot (we Americans call it the square knot), which is the most useful of all rope knots if tied properly and
reminds all of our obligations to be of service to one another as well as to be useful.
Note that this flag, is NOT the flag of the Boy Scouts of America nor any other country's Scouting association....it represents ALL Scouting associations.
Organization website states the WOSM is an international, non-governmental organization composed of its recognized national Scout organizations. Its governing body is the World Conference, which meets every three years, and its executive is the World Committee composed of elected volunteers.
There are more than 28 million Scouts, young people and adults, male and female, in 216 countries and territories.
(MAJ) Mike L. Walton, 3 March 2000
Troop flags also may have a an indicating near the fleur-de-lis how old the
troop is. I believe this starts with 25, then 50, 55 etc.
Yaphankeagle, 20 November 2003
![[Flag of World Org. of the Scout Movement]](../images/i/int-scout1.gif)
image by Giuseppe Bottasini
![[Flag of World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts]](../images/i/int-waggs.gif)
image by Zoltan Horvath, 04 April 2014
Organization website states the WAGGGS, with more than 10 million members worldwide, is the largest voluntary, educational organization for girls and young women. Dedicated to fostering character development and leadership skills, The World Association is committed to its mission "to enable girls and young women to develop to their fullest potential as responsible citizens of the world."
Website at www.wagggsworld.org/about/signs_symbols.html
has the meaning of the flag of WAGGGS.
Ole Andersen, 10 July 2000
The location of their flag has moved: <http://www.wagggs-shop.org/en/products/flags/world-flag-for-carrying>
The WAGGS flag is blue (B) with a dark yellow (Y+)
Trefoil encircled with its stem going
clockwise around the trefoil. The trefoil is in the canton area and taking up
2/3 of hoist. In the lower fly quarter, three dark yellow (Y+) squares
diagonally block off white area in the corner.
Steve Shumaker, 02 April 2014
No flag found.
Steve Shumaker, 30 August 2012
![[Flag of World Federation of Independent Scouts]](../images/i/int-wfis.gif)
image by Zoltan Horvath, 04 April 2014
Its flag is on page 2 of this
document.
Steve Shumaker, 30 August 2012
The image of the World Federation of Independent Scouts' (WFIS) flag has been
moved
here.
The flag is very dark green (V++) with a centered light yellow (Y-)
Fleur-de-lis with a red (R) stripe down
the center pettel. A light yellow (Y-) scroll
with red (R) letters WFIS, its initials. A light yellow (Y-) square knot symbol
resides below the scroll.
Steve Shumaker, 02 April 2014
Constitution
Part 9. Article 10. FLAGS.
"10.1 The BBS & BGS can use any of the following:-
(a) The National Flags, The Union Flag, commonly called 'The Union Jack'; or at
sea The Red Ensign.
(b) The St George Flag.
(c) Scout Flags. Normal background colours; Junior Scouts-Yellow; Scouts-Green;
Senior Scouts-Maroon; Rovers-Red; Group/Company-Green. Alternative background
colours can be used. The Flags can bear any design i.e. The BBS or BGS Arrow
Badge, The National Peace Scout's Fleur-de-lys, A Patron's Badge or Shield. In
addition the flag may bear the name of the Group or Company.
(d) Patrol Flags.
10.2 If flags are dedicated they must be treated with the greatest reverence at
all times. It should not be moved uncased without an escort. Such a flag should
not be used on a Scout camp.
10.3 When large flags are carried, the flag-pole should be either sloped over
the right shoulder, the flag gathered in, or, when marching past, held vertical
in the carrier, the flag flying free.
10.4 All the Flags described above with the exception of the Patrol Flag, will
be lowered to the Queen, members of the Royal Family entitled to the prefix
'Royal Highness', representatives of Her Majesty in Dominions and Colonies,
foreign Monarchs and Presidents of Republics.
10.5 Such Flags will not be lowered during the playing of the National Anthem
unless one of the above persons is present.
10.6 Scout Flags only will be lowered to the Grand Scoutmaster of the BBS, and
to any Presiding Scout of other Scouting Associations (See Part 2, Rule 4.3)."
Steve Shumaker, 30 August 2012
An affiliate group to WOSM and WAGGGS
of former scouts & guides.
ISGF Constitution
"ARTICLE 4
Emblem and flag
1. Emblem
The ISGF Emblem is a red Scout fleur-de-lys bearing two white stars on a white
Guide trefoil. A black keyline surrounds both fleur-de-lys and trefoil. All
copyright and other intellectual property rights, together with any goodwill
relating to it, belong to the ISGF. The Emblem forms part of the Constitution.
2. Flag
The ISGF flag consists of the Emblem, without key-line, on a field of blue."
Steve Shumaker, 30 August 2012
![[Flag of World Federation of Independent Scouts]](../images/i/int-rovsi.gif)
image by Zoltan Horvath, 04 April 2014
Image
of flag. (On table to the left.)
Steve Shumaker, 30 August 2012
The Rovers International flag is a St. George cross flag with a yellow
Fleur-de-lis at the cross's center.
Steve Shumaker, 02 April 2014
In terms of vexillology, there is very little uniformity among Scouts in
various countries.
Miles Li, 18 April 2005
