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TROOP CRESTS
In the early days of Girl Scouting, troop crests were used to identify a troop. The rapid growth of the movement soon made numbering necessary, but crests were kept as a symbol of a troop’s goal or main interest. Today, troops should think carefully about the crest they choose. It should have a special meaning to them, one they can pass along to new members each year. The symbol can be used on a troop flag or to mark troop equipment. Every member should know what their crest is and what it means. A new crest is not chosen every year. Once chosen, a crest is used for the life of a troop. Crests are used by Junior, Pre-teen and Teen level troops.
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 Cardinal – known
for its song, Good Cheer and bright color; at home in
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©2007,
GSUSA. All rights reserved. The GIRL SCOUTS name, mark
and all associated trademarks and logotypes, including the
Trefoil Design, are owned by GSUSA.
Bluebird – traditional
symbol of happiness and cheerfulness. 
Pine Tree – symbol
for boldness, loyalty, and stabiliy. 
Purple Pansy – also known
as “ hearts-ease” stands for service and
friendship. 
Clover Leaf – traditional
symbol of good luck; lso the shape of the Girl Scout
trefoil. 
Purple Violet – symbolic
today of a clean environment and a clean earth. 
Daffodil – spring
flower, symbol of sunny personality. 
Red Rose – the “All
American” flower, symbol of beauty and love. 
Dogwood – new
life, rebirth; a spring flowering tree. 
Sailboat – symbolizes
freedom on the wind of an adventurous journey.
Falling Star – symbol of good
luck – makes wishes come true. 
Seashell – a promise of discovery – a
gift from the sea. 
Forget-Me-Not – long
standing symbol of friendship and loyalty. 
Star of Bethlehem – a
guide or beacon that shows the way, a goal. 
Hawaiian Lei – symbol
of power in nature. 
Unicorn – symbol
of magic, mystery, and purity. 
Lightning – symbol
of power in nature. 
Waterfall – symbol of the
Royal House of Stuart – it stands for loyalty and
challenge (It was also the crest of the first troop in
Savannah, GA) 
Lily of the Valley – symbol
of purity, in folklore, it is known as Fairy Bells. 
White Rose – a
symbol of faith and loyalty, and the quest for truth. 
Morning Glory – symbol
of awaking of a new day and glory to God. 
Wild Rose – perseverance
and adaptability even in the face of adversity, beauty
in strength, and exploring possibilities. 
Musical Notes – international
symbol of music and song.