Well I don't know what type it is but the shamrock is a symbol of the Trinity and of St. Patrick, who used it to explain to unbelievers how God is One God in three Persons. Patrick would hold up a shamrock and challenge his hearers: "Is it one leaf or three?" "It is both one leaf and three," they would inevitably reply. "And so it is with God," he would conclude.
The five-pointed star is the star of Bethlehem. Shaped roughly like a human being, it represents Jesus' incarnation.
Of course, all of this may have nothing to do with your pin.
Yup, here ya go. It's called a WAGGGS pin. I don't recall these when I was a girl scout. Oh wait, I was a Brownie, not a GS. Good job double2a.
It is the pin of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. We are going to construct such a pin. As we do, let us consider very carefully the reason for its color and design. Then we will know how deep a feeling of international friendship it can inspire in it.
What does the gold circle around the edge stand for?
The gold band surrounding our pin symbolizes the sun that shines on children all over the world.
Why is the world pin blue?
The blue background symbolizes the sky above us, all over the world.
Why do we have a trefoil in the World pin?
The gold trefoil is the sign of Girl Scouting and Girl Guiding around the world. The 3 parts of the trefoil stand for the 3 parts of the Promise.
There are 2 stars on the World pin. What does the left star stand for?
The star on the left, the same side as our heart, stands for the pledge that all Girl Scouts and Girl Guides try, on their honor, to keep: the Promise.
What does the other star stand for?
The right star, on the side of a helping hand, stands for the Girl Guide and Girl Scout code of conduct--the GG/GS Law.
What does the pointer in the middle stand for?
We place a compass needle in the center, to serve as a guide pointing towards the right way in life.
What does the base of the trefoil mean?
At the base of the trefoil we place the flame. Its burning represents love for humanity and international friendship.
I've commented often on the ability of the viewers to identify mystery items, (you've gotten 4 out of 5 of my posts), now you're getting down right spooky. I dug the exact same item, and was in the process of posting it, when I saw this post. Almost creepy. For some reason, I thought it might be military related, or Irish. You guys are starting to scare me. Thanks, way in advance,
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