BSA Service Star – YEAR 3 S00003

BSA Service Star – YEAR 3    S00003
SERVICE STARS
In 1913 BSA originally awarded a green service stripe for the right sleeve for one year service,
and a red service stripe for three years service. In 1921 they added a gold service stripe for five
years service. Service stripes were abolished after October 1924.
In 1923 service stars were introduced in their stead. Generally, the first version lasted until
1946, but there are variations. A few came with bent tab backs, but almost all had screw back
posts. Boys and men received the same service stars, they just represented years of service. The
background color represented the years. Both Cubs and Cubbers wore the gold and blue service
stars. I have observed color variations in the gold (yellow) and green, but to my knowledge
these have no meaning.