Archive for December 22, 2007

I Collect Bullions

Posted in OAImages News by John E. Pannell on December 22nd, 2007 at 2:51 am

Most collectors today specialize and restrict their collecting interests. Very few still attempt — in vain — to collect all issues from all lodges. Jousting at windmills would seem to a more rational pursuit. Some try to get a single patch from every lodge name or number. Many restrict their collecting to their state, section, or lodges they have been in. Some collect first flaps or “Wab issues“. Some collect by themes like NOAC patches, sports related items, or patches bearing their Wood Badge patrol name.

My own special interested is very restricted. I collect bullions. Bullions are a rather unusual category of insignia. These patches are made, at least in part, with coiled metal in place of thread. Blue Book uses a “B” to note these issues. My collection of these patches is possibly the most complete on in the country.

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