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Boy Scouts of America Good Turn Coin With Motto and Emblem, Brass, 'Be Prepared' Inscription, Pocket

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Worthington, Ohio, US

This is a brass Boy Scouts of America Good Turn coin, designed as a commemorative token for scouts. One side of the coin features the Boy Scouts fleur-de-lis emblem with a shield and eagle, surrounded by the motto “ON MY HONOR I WILL DO MY BEST” and inscribed with “BE PREPARED” below the emblem. The…

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Worthington, Ohio, United States (US)

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This is a brass Boy Scouts of America Good Turn coin, designed as a commemorative token for scouts. One side of the coin features the Boy Scouts fleur-de-lis emblem with a shield and eagle, surrounded by the motto “ON MY HONOR I WILL DO MY BEST” and inscribed with “BE PREPARED” below the emblem. The reverse side reads: “SECRETLY TRANSFER ME TO YOUR RIGHT POCKET EACH DAY AFTER YOUR GOOD TURN HAS BEEN DONE,” referencing the tradition associated with Boy Scouts to remind themselves to do good deeds daily. The coin is contained in a clear resealable plastic bag for protection. The size and weight are not specified, but such coins are typically carried as pocket tokens. This collectible piece is significant for those interested in Scouting memorabilia or historical tokens representing organizational values and traditions.