Introduction
The Scarf is one of the main items of the Scout uniform and symbolically plays a very important role. The Scarf is probably the single most universal identification of a Scout and the Scout movement.
A SCARF is a piece of cloth, worn round the neck in similar fashion to a tie. 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 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.
It is then placed on the wearer's back so that the roll is under (or on top of) the shirt collar and the free triangle hangs down. 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 other type of fastener (called a woggle or neckerchief slide) and allowed to hang.
Who can use a Scarf (Still adopted by the Carajás)
Traditionally the Scout Scarf was awarded at the Investiture Ceremony when a new member joined the Scout movement (at any age)and took his Scout Promise at the same time.
Who can use a Scarf: Changes Brazilian Scouting
The Investiture Ceremony has been separated from the Promise Ceremony. The intention is that by awarding the Scarf, the newcomer will feel part of the respective Scout Group. It is generally agreed however that it is only when he takes his Scout (or cub) Promise that he can be considered part of the WORLD BROTHERHOOD.
SCARF In other languages
- English (UK) = scarf
- English (USA) = neckerchief
- Spanish = panuelo
- Portuguese = lenço
- CARAJÁS Scouts = SCARF
Carajás Scarf Colours
- 1945 - 1955 = Purple (Associação dos Escoteiros São Paulo)
- 1955 - 1983 = Pale Green (plain Scarf)
- 1983 - 1999 = Olive Green (Plain Scarf)
- Since 2000 = Dark Green with Fleur de lis logo on backside triangle.
Other uses for the Scarf
All scouts learn through their scout training that scarves can be used for first aid purposes.