Niel A. Armstrong, the former member of Boy Scouts of America and Eagle Scout (Highest award of BSA) presented this unique momento of his now legendary mission to World Scouting. The signed citation reads, "I certify that this World Scout Badge was carried to the moon on man's first lunar landing, Apollo XI, July 20, 1969."
The Scout emblem which features in the badge was created by Baden-Powell. The fleur-de-lys, which indicated ‘north’ on old maps, is a reminder that Scouts must be as reliable as a compass; they must respect Scouting’s ideals and help show others the way. A singularly appropriate symbol then to be carried by the first man to set foot on the Moon!
This historically important badge is kept on permanent display at the World Scout Bureau's central office in Geneva, Switzerland.
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