Boy Scouts of America Garrison Cap & A.S. Aloe Compass Lot

Boy Scouts of America garrison cap and A.S. Aloe compass lot includes the olive Scout uniform cap and the round metal sighting compass shown here.

I like this set for a Scout memorabilia collection because the two pieces show different parts of outdoor Scouting history. The cap has bright red piping and a sewn rank insignia, while the compass has a green printed dial, folding sighting hardware, and an aged metal case.

Details

• Item: Boy Scouts of America cap and compass lot
• Item Type: garrison uniform cap and sighting compass
• Era: mid 20th century, approximate
• Materials: woven fabric cap with embroidered patch and piping. Compass has a metal case, glass cover, printed dial, and folding metal sight
• Color: olive green cap with red piping. Dark aged metal compass with green dial
• Maker and Mark: cap carries Boy Scouts of America insignia. Compass dial is visibly marked A.S. ALOE beneath a fleur-de-lis
• Pattern or Model: garrison style Scout cap. Exact compass model is not confirmed from photos
• Style: vintage Boy Scouts uniform and outdoor navigation equipment
• Dimensions: cap approximately 11 in long by 5 in high. Compass approximately 3 in diameter by 1/2 in thick
• Special Features: red piping, sewn Scout rank patch, folding compass sight, green printed compass dial, and clear glass cover

Condition Grade: Good

Positives

• Graded Good: Both pieces remain solid and presentable with noticeable wear from age and use.
• The cap keeps its shape, and the red piping remains bright and easy to see.
• The embroidered patch is still attached and retains strong red, yellow, black, and white color.
• The compass feels solid in hand. The glass is clear enough to view the dial and markings easily.
• The folding sighting parts are present in the supplied photos.

Issues / Wear

• The olive cap shows scattered surface marks, light discoloration, creasing, and general handling wear.
• The compass case has substantial surface wear, rubbing, scratches, darkening, and oxidation consistent with an older metal field tool.
• The printed green compass dial shows age but remains readable.
• I am not guaranteeing the compass for directional accuracy or field use. It is being sold as is as a vintage collectible.

Condition Grade Key

• Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
• Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
• Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
• Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.

Collector's Notes

1. Garrison caps were a familiar part of Boy Scout uniforms for much of the mid 20th century, and surviving examples often show the wear of actual use.
2. This pair makes sense for someone building a BSA uniform, camping, navigation, or general Scouting memorabilia collection.
3. The compass is especially worth noticing because its green dial visibly carries the A.S. ALOE name and fleur-de-lis design rather than an unmarked generic face.
4. Together they have the straightforward, used look I expect from Scout gear that was meant to be handled rather than displayed untouched.

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Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.

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