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The plumes of the arrowhead became symbols for Service to Others, Duty to God, and Obedience to the Scout Law. These three principles form the [[Scout Promise]] which is made by new Scouts as they join the movement. The arrowhead was modified shortly after, to include the two five-pointed stars, which symbolise Knowledge and Truth. A "bond" was also added tying the three plumes together to symbolise the family of Scouting.<ref name="tsa_worldbadge">{{cite web | title= The World Membership Badge | publisher = The Scout Association | date = | url = http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/hqdocs/facts/pdfs/fs260016.pdf | format = pdf | accessdate= 21-02-07}}</ref> | The plumes of the arrowhead became symbols for Service to Others, Duty to God, and Obedience to the Scout Law. These three principles form the [[Scout Promise]] which is made by new Scouts as they join the movement. The arrowhead was modified shortly after, to include the two five-pointed stars, which symbolise Knowledge and Truth. A "bond" was also added tying the three plumes together to symbolise the family of Scouting.<ref name="tsa_worldbadge">{{cite web | title= The World Membership Badge | publisher = The Scout Association | date = | url = http://www.scoutbase.org.uk/library/hqdocs/facts/pdfs/fs260016.pdf | format = pdf | accessdate= 21-02-07}}</ref> | ||
The final design which is now worn on the uniforms of all Scouts around the world includes a rope which encircles the arrowhead and is tied in a [[reef knot]] at the bottom of the badge. The rope is there to symbolise the family of the World Scout Movement, and the knot symbolises the strength of the unity of the World Scout Movement. The colours chosen have | The final design which is now worn on the uniforms of all Scouts around the world includes a rope which encircles the arrowhead and is tied in a [[reef knot]] at the bottom of the badge. The rope is there to symbolise the family of the World Scout Movement, and the knot symbolises the strength of the unity of the World Scout Movement. The colours chosen have heraldic significance, with the white of the arrowhead and rope reprsenting purity, and the royal purple denoting leadership and service.<ref name="tsa_worldbadge" /> | ||
== BSA usage == | == BSA usage == | ||