{"product_id":"bsa-garrison-cap-aloe-compass","title":"Boy Scouts of America Garrison Cap \u0026 A.S. Aloe Compass Lot","description":"\u003cp\u003eBoy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-memorabilia\" title=\"Boy Scouts of America cap and compass lot\"\u003eBoy Scouts of America cap and compass lot\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e garrison uniform cap and sighting compass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e mid 20th century, approximate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e woven fabric cap with embroidered patch and piping. Compass has a metal case, glass cover, printed dial, and folding metal sight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e olive green cap with red piping. Dark aged metal compass with green dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker and Mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e cap carries Boy Scouts of America insignia. Compass dial is visibly marked A.S. ALOE beneath a fleur-de-lis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern or Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e garrison style Scout cap. Exact compass model is not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e vintage Boy Scouts uniform and outdoor navigation equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e cap approximately 11 in long by 5 in high. Compass approximately 3 in diameter by 1\/2 in thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e red piping, sewn Scout rank patch, folding compass sight, green printed compass dial, and clear glass cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both pieces remain solid and presentable with noticeable wear from age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cap keeps its shape, and the red piping remains bright and easy to see.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe embroidered patch is still attached and retains strong red, yellow, black, and white color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe compass feels solid in hand. The glass is clear enough to view the dial and markings easily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe folding sighting parts are present in the supplied photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe olive cap shows scattered surface marks, light discoloration, creasing, and general handling wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe compass case has substantial surface wear, rubbing, scratches, darkening, and oxidation consistent with an older metal field tool.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe printed green compass dial shows age but remains readable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI am not guaranteeing the compass for directional accuracy or field use. It is being sold as is as a vintage collectible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarrison 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis pair makes sense for someone building a BSA uniform, camping, navigation, or general Scouting memorabilia collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTogether they have the straightforward, used look I expect from Scout gear that was meant to be handled rather than displayed untouched.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e∙[\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"reading Vintage shipping policy\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e], no surprises\u003cbr\u003e∙Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e∙Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e∙Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece, please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI do my best to capture colors accurately, but your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. 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