Cub scout uniform
Umbro
Category
Costume
Date
circa 1960 - circa 1970
Materials
Wool fabric, fabric and metal
Measurements
75 (height); 200 mm (width); 220 mm (width)
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 671231.2
Summary
The cap of a 1960's Wolf Cub (Cub Scout) uniform sold by Umbro Cub Wear. Part of a complete 1960's Wolf Cub uniform which belonged to the donor as a member of the 132nd Derby, 2nd Chaddesden Wolf Cub Pack. The cap is made of a green woollen fabric and lined with a soft black fabric. The cap is peaked and has gold cord running around the edge and up into the centre to a small button. On the front is a Boy Scouts badge and two silver stars, one on either side.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Mr G. E. Orchard in October 2010.
Marks and inscriptions
Inside the cap: 'UMBRO / CUB WEAR / Edward Orchard [handwritten in green] / Cravenette Proofed / "Passes ALL Tests"' Badge of the front of the cap: '[image of a wolf head] / BOY SCOUTS'
Makers and roles
Umbro, manufacturer