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.

Appreciation pins are awarded to adults at the council level, following established guidelines. Appreciation Pin 1976-1980	Appreciation Pin 1980-1985	Current Appreciation Pin Image donated by Angie Olds	Committee/Associate Pin 1920-1957 Generally, this pin was 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 "GS" on the pin was added in 1933. Early versions do not have GS on them.	Trefoil Lapel Pin 1978-1979
Adult Uniform Hat "GS" Emblem 1917-1920	Adult Uniform "G.S." Emblem 1940's-1950's Adults of this period had a variety of hats and uniforms, most had the "G.S." emblem on the hat, on the shoulders of the uniform or both. They came in bronze (common) with black paint and silver. 1949 cost of a pair of GS emblems - 50 cents.	10k gold, diamond Chip Miniature Trefoil Pin 1978-1979	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.
	Currently for truly outstanding service of a Girl Scout member. The honor has been around since 1913. Approval from National Headquarters has been required since 1917. During the early years, the pin was awarded to members outside of Girl Scouting as well as members. 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 and since 1974 the Thanks badge has been gold filled, metal. A miniature Thanks badge was introduced in 1972.		Girl Scout Thank you Pin 1978-1979	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.
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.		Optional Years of Service Pin, in 5 year increments	1987-2001 Outstanding Volunteer 2001-current