How to Identify Different Order of the Arrow Sashes

The Order of the Arrow is Scouting’s national honor society. Founded in 1915, it recognizes Scouts and Scouters who best exemplify Scouting values in their daily lives. Arrowmen are known for maintaining camping traditions and spirit, promoting year-round and long term resident camping, and providing cheerful service to others. 

Maybe you’re wondering about the Order of the Arrow, how to get involved, and how to identify different Order of the Arrow sashes. Scouting magazine has your answers!

In a recent article, Scouting magazine lays out details on how to identify the different sashes, including info on how to become an Ordeal member, a Brotherhood member, and a Vigil Honor member.

The article also offers some key guidelines for when OA sashes can be worn and the proper methods for wearing them at those designated times. When it comes to proper ways to wear uniforms in Scouting, people always have a lot of questions, and Scouting magazine offers some definitive answers.

Be sure to read the whole article in the November/December print edition of Scouting magazine, or read the online version.