Scouting began in 1907 when Sir Robert Baden-Powell held the first Scout camp on Brownsea Island, England. Today, the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) unites over 57 million Scouts in 170 countries under the same fleur-de-lis symbol.
The World Scout Badge
- Purple background: Represents leadership and helping others.
- Fleur-de-lis: Symbolizes the three Scout promises.
- Two stars: Truth and knowledge.
- Rope in a reef knot: Unity and brotherhood of world Scouting.
International Brotherhood
When you meet a Scout from another country, you share a common bond — the same values, the same promise, and the same symbol. This international brotherhood is one of Scouting's greatest gifts.