Polaris Neckerchief Slides
The Polaris neckerchief slide was awarded to Torch trained Polaris Staff members along with their white neckerchief.
It is not clear if the slides first developed as Adult staff items in the 1960's
Slides were painted on cast metal and often adorned with the staff members' name.
| Late 1960's-Early 1970's Very Dark Green |
Mid 1970's Black |
Mid 1970's Green |
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| Straight sides. Painted very dark green with white star. Believed to be first type of Polaris slide belonging to Ward Orvis, Council Training Chairman during formation of the Polaris program. |
Tapered sides. Painted black. No paint on the star. Belonging to Jeff Hohensee. |
Straight sides. Painted green with white star and letters. |
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Polaris Name Tags
| 1968 Polaris Two Star |
1970's |
Mid 1970's |
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| (Courtesy of Frank Glick) | ||||
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