The following blog has been sitting in my drafts for a few years now. I still agree with what I have written so it is as below.
The three leaves of the trefoil represent the threefold Scout Promise – Duty to God and Country, Duty to Self and Duty to Others. To me they also represent the 3 sections of Scouting I have already been through – Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.
The two small five-point stars stand for truth and knowledge but to me they also represent the two hours of volunteering I participate weekly.
The reef knot represents the strength of World Scouting but to me this also represents badge work such as the pioneering badge where I first learnt all of my knots.
The rope around the Fleur De-Lis represents units but to me it also represents the beginning and ends of the meetings where we face the flag and perform flag break.
The ring holding the petals together represents the bonds of brotherhood and so to me it represents my Scouting family. Hence all the friends I have made and met through Scouting.
Simple views but with my own personal connotations. What does the Fleur de Lis mean to you? let me know in the comments below.
