Region 7 Canoe Base Patches (1)

NBW-01 ORG - GRN - GRN 75mm felt round; silkscreened

Although numbered 01--likely from the 1945-47 timeframe. There are reportedly only 5 or 6 known instances of this patch and all but one are reportedly “mint”. Twice this patch has sold for in excess of $2000. I am seeking more information and opinion on this patch. The choice to collect this item is up to the collector.

NBW-02 ORG T GRN C GRN 72mm round; REGION SEVEN SCOUT LANDING with MI-WI

MIWI stood not for “Michigan and Wisconsin” but rather all four of the states in Region 7—Michigan, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Illinois. Issued 1940-1942.

NBW-03a ORG T GRN C GRN 72mm round; REGION SEVEN SCOUT LANDING

Arapaho makes a distinction between ORG and LOR. Looking at 17 items in one sitting, the color difference is VERY slight. MVE for minor variations exist would have been more appropriate. In the ORG backgrounds, which all tend to have a brighter green, there are TRM and NT varieties.

NBW-03b LOR T GRN C GRN 72mm round; REGION SEVEN SCOUT LANDING

These have the darker green and all seem to be TRM (Twill Right Medium). These NBW-03 issues ran from 1943 – 1948.

NBW-04 ORG T DGR C DGR 10x51mm arc; CAMPER

Basic patch was earned on first trip. Camper strip was earned on 2nd visit. NT with brighter green (vs TLM w/ DGR) variety has been found.

NBW-05 ORG T DGR C DGR 10x51mm arc; PORTAGEUR

Portageur strip was earned on 3rd visit. Consider how rare this must be considering the limited attendance during the war years, but also consider the rarity of a Scout attending the Scout Landing three times when there were other distractions like Jamborees, Philmont, and college.