Official Adult-Level Girl Scout

Official Adult-Level Girl Scout Pins

Additional Girl Scout pins that may be found on adult uniforms, old and new!

Originally an optional item for adult uniformed wear, it also became optional on Cadette and Senior uniforms as well. 1973 cost - 50 cents.

Adult Girl Scout Committee/Associate Pins

First introduced in 1920, this pin was generally for anyone who wished to be a part of Girl Scouting, but for some reason, could not be an active member. At first, a committee member had to pass the Tenderfoot Test, but this requirement was later dropped. The title "Associate" was added in 1935. The title "Committee" was dropped in 1942. The "GS" on the pin was visible in the 1927 (and '28. etc) Girl Scout Catalog, but according to the Girl Scout Collector's Guide, was not added until 1933. Two similar pins, specially stamped for Girl Scout events are also shown. No indication on why the cost of the pin dropped from 75 cents in the 1920s, to 50 cents by 1935. The last year it was offered, 1957-S, the pin was only 25 cents.

1926 GS Catalog - no G.S. on pin

1927 GS Catalog, "G.S." clearly on pin, prior to the currently accepted dated of 1933.

Committee/Association Pin on card

1937 Silver Jubilee Camp pin
(courtesy: The Alvaters)

1941 Juliette Low Western Hemisphere Camp pin
(courtesy: The Alvaters)

1975-1978

1975 - 1978

1978 Catalog only

1976 - 1979

1980

1985
(image: Angie Olds)

Thanks Badge

Although currently for truly outstanding service of a Girl Scout member, originally the Thanks Badge could be awarded outside of Girl Scouting, to members of the community as well as members of Girl Scouting. The Thanks Badges has been around since 1913. Approval from National Headquarters has been required since 1917. Generally red, white and green pins were for non-members, and the red, white and blue was for members. That ended in 1958 when the red, white and green was discontinued. There has been some changes in the metal used in the pin. Since 1974 the Thanks badge as been gold filled, metal. A miniature Thanks badge was introduced in 1972. The Thanks Badges II was introduced in 1997.

Green, red, white version of the Thanks Badge

1972

1997

Size comparison of the Thanks Badge (S), Thanks Badge II (X) and the Miniature Thanks Badge (Y)

Adult Uniform Hat "GS" emblem
1917-1920

Adult Uniform "GS" emblems were worn on collars or shoulders, depending on the current style of uniform.

1940s-1050s

Lifetime Membership Pin, 2 Versions 1994-current

Honor Pin 1987-current

Awarded through the Board of Directors

of each council for outstanding work

done in two or more geographical areas of a council.

1987-2001 Outstanding Volunteer

2001-current

Campus Girl Scout Pin 1974-current

This optional pin is for

a certified

Campus Girl Scout Group

(over 18 years old, generally college girls).

It is worn with the Girl Scout membership pin,

but not with the numerals.

1987 - current
Only one attachment is worn with the Trainer Pin.

All three are shown here.

Bridging to Adult Pin 1987-current

Completing the colorful

bridging patch program

is this pin.

Can be worn on the adult uniform,

below the name tag

on the right side of the uniform.

Optional Years of Service Pin, in 5 year increments