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The '''neckerchief''' is a part of the scouting [[uniform]].  
[[Image:Halstuch_BdP.jpg|150px|thumb|A Scouting neckerchief and woggle]]
A '''neckerchief''' (often misspelled kneckerchief) is a piece of cloth, usually a [[scarf]], worn on the [[neck]] primarily by sailors and [[Scouts]] in similar fashion to a [[necktie]].  In unfolded form, it consists of a piece of cloth in the shape of a [[right triangle]], with the [[hypotenuse]] about three feet long. When a triangular neckerchief is to be worn, the hypotenuse side is rolled in the direction of the right angle until most of the neckerchief is consumed in the roll, leaving only a small triangle free.


== The wearing of neckerchiefs ==
The neckerchief can be tied round the neck by using a [[reef knot]], a [[woggle]] or a [[pin]].


Neckerchiefs worn by sailors are shaped like a square, and are folded in half diagonally before rolling, with rolling occurring from the tip of the resulting triangle to its hypotenuse. Either neckerchief is then placed on the wearer's back, under or over the [[shirt]] [[collar (clothing)|collar]] with the ends at the front of the wearer.  The rolled ends then pass around the neck until they meet in front of it, where they are secured together, either with a [[knot]], such as a [[square knot]], or with a [[rubber band]] or other fastener (called a ''[[woggle]]'' or ''neckerchief slide'') and allowed to hang.
Although it is generally a ceremonial item, the neckerchief can also function as a practical wilderness item. Unrolled, it can be used as a triangular bandage for [[first aid]].  


In the [[United States Navy]]; solid black neckerchiefs are currently part of the men's and women's service dress uniform for junior enlisted sailors.
In most countries each Scout Troop uses its own colour neckerchief. The colours are usually the "Troop Colours" which may have a particular historical significance to the troop or to the local community. Together with the group badge, stitched on the neckerchief, this makes the individual groups recognisable on regional, national or international events.  


Neckerchiefs can also have important ceremonial functions in Scouting, for example, the [[1st Gilwell Scout Group]] present a special neckerchief on completion of the [[Wood Badge]].


[[Image: Scout_woodbadge_beads.jpg|thumb|Gilwell neckerchief and beads]]
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* [[wp-en:Neckerchief|Neckerchief]] on en.wikipedia.org (version of 29 december 2009)
* [[:nl:Das|Das]] on nl.scoutwiki.org (version of 29 december 2009)
}}


== Scouting Connection ==
One organization that makes the neckerchief part of its uniform is the [[Scouting]] movement.  A generally ceremonial item in uniform, the neckerchief is taught to be a practical [[wilderness]] item in the Scouting tradition.  The neckerchief, unrolled, is designed to be the perfect size for use as a trianglular [[bandage]] for [[first aid]].
In most countries each Scout Troop uses its own colour neckerchief. The colours are usually the "Troop Colours" which may have a particular historical significance to the troop or to the local community.
In other countries individual patrols are identifiable by their neckerchiefs and so troops may have many different neckerchiefs all at once. In both of these cases the neckerchief and its colours are an issue of identity, and become emblematic of a troop or a [[patrol]].
=== Gilwell Park neckerchief ===
Neckerchiefs can have important ceremonial functions in Scouting too. An example of this is the [[Wood_Badge#1st_Gilwell_Scout_Group_neckerchief| 1st Gilwell Scout Group]] neckerchief presented on completion of the [[Wood Badge]]. 
==See also==
* [[Bandanna]]
* [[Bow tie]]
* [[Fichu]]
* [[Kerchief]]
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[[Category:Scouting uniform]]
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Latest revision as of 16:27, 14 October 2014

The neckerchief is a part of the scouting uniform.

The neckerchief can be tied round the neck by using a reef knot, a woggle or a pin.

Although it is generally a ceremonial item, the neckerchief can also function as a practical wilderness item. Unrolled, it can be used as a triangular bandage for first aid.

In most countries each Scout Troop uses its own colour neckerchief. The colours are usually the "Troop Colours" which may have a particular historical significance to the troop or to the local community. Together with the group badge, stitched on the neckerchief, this makes the individual groups recognisable on regional, national or international events.

Neckerchiefs can also have important ceremonial functions in Scouting, for example, the 1st Gilwell Scout Group present a special neckerchief on completion of the Wood Badge.

Sources and references

Sources and references:
  • Neckerchief on en.wikipedia.org (version of 29 december 2009)
  • Das on nl.scoutwiki.org (version of 29 december 2009)