WEARING
THE
WEBELOS COLORS
Webelos colors are an optional Webelos Scout uniform item whose use is
determined at the Pack level. It consists of woven green, red, and gold
streamers (tabs) on a blue metal bar with the border and word "Webelos"
in gold. It is worn on the right sleeve immediately below and touching
the U.S. flag if no Den number is worn (i.e. it covers the Den
and Quality Unit insignia). If Den number is worn, under and
touching the Den number. If colors are worn, activity badges are worn on
the tabs.
In the late 1980's, BSA National moved to eliminate the Webelos
Colors. This brought about a wave of 'static' from the field that
resulted in it's continuation. The lingering effect of this action can
be seen in the lack of documentation regarding the 'colors.' While it's
proper display is very briefly illustrated in the 1997 - 1999 Insignia
Guide, it is not mentioned in the Webelos Scout Book.
See Randy L. Worcester's historical reference to the Webelos colors
in his
"BSA History & Traditions" pages.