Troop Crests

In the early days of Girl Scouting, Troop Crests were used to identify a troop.  The rapid growth of the movement soon made numbering necessary, but crests were kept as a symbol of a troop's goal or main interest.

Today's troops should think carefully about the crest they choose.  It should have a special meaning to them, one they can pass along to new members each year.  The symbol can be used on a troop flag or to mark troop equipment.  Every member should know what their crest is and what it means.

There are 22 crests available through council resale and a blank crest for troops wishing to embroider an original design.  The following are the current crests and what the stand for or symbolize.

Bluebird - Traditional symbol of happiness and usefulness.

Cardinal - Known for its whistle - Good cheer

Clover Leaf - Traditional symbol of good luck also the shape of the Girl Scout Trefoil pin

Daffodil - Spring flower, symbol of a sunny personality

Dogwood - symbolic for Christians of the resurrection

Falling Star - Symbol of good luck - makes wishes come true

Forget-Me-Not - Long standing symbol of friendship and loyalty

Hawaiian Lei - Symbol for the circle of friendship

Lightning - Symbol of power in nature

Lily of the valley - Symbol of purity - in Folklore it is known as fairy bells

Morning Glory - Symbolizes the awakening of a new day and glory to God

Music Notes - International symbol for music or song

Pansy - Also known as "Hearts-ease" stands for service and friendship

Purple Violet - Symbolic today of clean environment and a clean earth

Red Rose - The "All-American" flower, symbol of beauty

Sailboat - symbol for free as the wind

Seashell - Symbolizes gifts from the sea

Star of Bethlehem - A guide, a goal, it shows the way

Unicorn - Symbol of chastity, purity

Waterfall - Symbol of preservation, redemption, cleansing

White Rose - symbol of the royal house of Stuart - it stands for loyalty and challenge.  It was also the crest of the first Girl Scout      Troop in Savannah, Georgia.

Wild Rose - cherokee Rose - found in hidden places that take and explorer to find it