Historic Boy Scout Memorabilia Collection - 282 Lots

Auction Type:  Timed online auction

Important Auction Dates:

• Bidding opens Monday, September 22, 2025, at 9:00 am
• Items begin closing Monday, September 29, 2025, at 8:00 pm

Auction Pickup for Local Bidders:  Friday, October 3, 2025, from 9:00 - 12:00 pm at our auction gallery located at 315 Eastview Road, Pelzer, SC.  Shipping to out-of-state buyers will start Monday, October 6, 2025.

Auction Information and Highlights:  This extraordinary auction features 282 carefully cataloged lots of Boy Scout memorabilia, Girl Scout items, and related scouting collectibles dating from the early 1900s through the 2000s. This comprehensive collection represents one of the most significant assemblages of American scouting history to come to market.  This collection represents decades of careful accumulation and preservation of American scouting heritage. 

Early & Rare Items:

• 1920s vintage cast metal Boy Scout figurines
• 1930s BSA compass in maroon Bakelite case
• 1932 Bauer & Black first aid kit
• Vintage 1911-1920 Boy Scout uniform shirts
• 1916-1943 Boy Scout Year Books collection

Artwork & Illustration:

• Original Boys' Life magazine illustration artwork by B. Wiseman
• "Sir Nervous Norman" series paintings on board
• Norman Rockwell scouting prints and books
• Vintage calendar artwork and promotional materials

Patches & Textiles:

• Complete set of 12 pre-1972 Boy Scout region slides
• Extensive merit badge sash collections (1940s-1960s)
• National Jamboree patches and neckerchiefs (1953-1985)
• International scouting patches from Venezuela, Hong Kong, Australia
• Order of the Arrow memorabilia and sashes

Equipment & Gear:

• Official BSA cooking kits, canteens, and camping equipment
• Vintage compasses by Silva and other manufacturers
• Boy Scout knives, hatchets, and outdoor tools
• Classic canvas backpacks and sleeping bags
• Philmont Scout Ranch memorabilia

Awards & Commemoratives:

• Bronze and silver scout figurine trophies
• 50th Anniversary BSA medals (1910-1960)
• Presidential and executive recognition pieces
• Council-specific awards and commemoratives

Publications & Paper:

• Extensive handbook collections (Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Girl Scout)
• Vintage scouting magazines and promotional materials
• Norman Rockwell first day covers
• Historical documents and training manuals

Unique Collectibles:

• 1974 Kenner "Bob Scout" and "Steve Scout" action figures
• Hot Wheels NASCAR Boy Scout die-cast cars
• 5+ pounds of wooden nickels from various councils
• Vintage board games and educational materials
• International jamboree posters and ephemera

Perfect For:

• Serious Boy Scout collectors and historians
• Museums and educational institutions
• Eagle Scouts and scouting families
• Americana and 20th-century memorabilia collectors
• Research institutions studying youth organizations

Notable Collections Within:

• Complete uniform and insignia groupings
• Regional council-specific materials
• International scouting exchanges
• Norman Rockwell and artistic representations
• Educational and training materials
• Vintage outdoor equipment and gear

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Currency Type: USD

Shipping Instructions: Shipping will be handled by Meares Property Advisors (or the UPS Store - depending on the items) at the buyer's expense. Items will ship as quickly as possible via UPS or USPS. You will receive an email and text with a link to pay the shipping costs from Shipping Saint, our software provider. 

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Special Terms

All items sell AS-IS with no warranties or guarantees expressed or implied. We reserve the right to add or delete items prior to sale time. Please send any specific questions to our email address or call us for more information. All sales final.

Online Bidding Terms:

1. Meares Property Advisors has put forth every effort in preparing the catalog for this auction to provide accurate descriptions of all items. All property is sold 'as-is' and it is the bidder's responsibility to determine the exact condition of each item. Printed statements or descriptions by staff are provided in good faith and are matters of opinion. Absolutely NO refunds will be offered.
2. FOR ONLINE BIDDING: There is an 18% Buyer's Premium added to your total purchase.
3. All accounts must be settled at the conclusion of the auction. We accept major credit cards, ACH, certified checks, and wire transfers only. An 18% online buyer's premium will be added to all sales conducted. Any purchases over $1,000.00 must be made via ACH or wire transfers unless the bidder has been registered with our company for more than three years.
4. Shipping will be handled by Meares Property Advisors (or the UPS Store - depending on the items) at the buyer's expense. Items will ship as quickly as possible via UPS or USPS. You will receive an email and text with a link to pay the shipping costs from Shipping Saint, our software provider. 
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