Gilwell.com's designation of a CSP as a firstCSP is based on information from many sources and references, beginning with Prince Watkins' CSP guide as well as other CSP guides and collectors. We have endeavored to present the first council shoulder patch that was actually issued by a council, leaving out such items as manufacturer's samples, jamboree shoulder patches or restricted issues whose distribution was not generally available to council members. By definition, a CSP would have been issued after the April 17, 1970 BSA National Supply memorandum. Prior to that, such shoulder patches fall under some other designation such as JSP (jamboree shoulder patch) or pre-CSP (often special activity or anniversary patches). Where no CSP exists, and a JSP or special commemoration insignia does - we have included it on the pre-CSP page.

Also included are the museum set from Mt. Baker Area, the Two Rivers commemorative set, the Mayfield County movie commemorative, and the National Sample set, which started it all.

firstCSP is as accurate as it can be in presenting these CSPs, while recognizing that much information about them may already be lost. First hand information and corrections to any errors would be appreciated. Send a note to Kevin @ gilwell.com with missing information and corrections.

Thanks. Several collectors have assisted Gilwell.com with information and scans. The assistance of Mike Greene, Dave Pede, Gene Berman, Scott Hylton, and Frank Kern in the compilation is gratefully acknowledged. Dozens of others have helped us keep up to date. Mahalo nui loa to you all.