Vintage Boy Scouts Collection Pre-FDL - 1981 NOAC Austin, TX

A great collection of vintage memorabilia from the 1981 National Order of the Arrow Conference held at the University of Austin, in Austin, TX. The Order of the Arrow (OA) is the honor society of Scouting. The conference featured the theme, "First a Spark, Now a Flame." This 1981 conference was the first NOAC after the passing of founder E. Urner Goodman. According to the OA web page, around 3,200 delegates attended the event and it was highlighted by a memorial for E. Urner Goodman and the introduction of the first Founder's Day. These pieces are all Pre-FDL which occurred approximately '89 to '91 when requirements were eased, making the World Crest (Fleur-de-lis) a mandatory or universal badge to be worn by all members of many national associations, including the Boy Scouts of America (now Scouting America), signifying world brotherhood and unity. The collection includes: Brass belt buckle - commemorating the 1981 National Order of the Arrow Conference in Texas. It measures approx 2.75" in diameter. Please note the patina that is visible on the buckle. Coin medallion - commemorating the 1981 National Order of the Arrow Conference in Texas. It measures approx 1.5" in diameter. 1981 NOAC oval Patch - a smaller oval patch approx 4" x 3". 1981 NOAC back patch- a large circular patch approx 5" in diameter. 1981 NOAC neckerchief (new in bag) - in sealed bag, approx 14" square. 1981 OA, NOAC souvenir bolo tie slide - approx 16" long when folded, as pictured. 1981 Order of the Arrow Manual for the Ordeal - 52 page manual in good condition, slight wear on front and back covers and some yellowing of pages commensurate with 40+ year age. It measures 5.25" x 8". Thanks for your interest in this collection!