Distinguished Eagle Scout Award

Distinguished Eagle Scout (BSA)
Square Knot (Adult)

The Distinguished Eagle Scout Award, is a special award, awarded only to Eagle Scouts, for distinguished service in his profession and to the community for a period of at least 25 years after earning his Eagle Scout rank. First introduced in 1969 and awarded by the National Eagle Scout Association, the award consists of a gold eagle medallion, identical to the silver medallion on the Eagle Scout medal, but is suspended off of a red, white, and blue neck ribbon as opposed to the scroll pin and ribbon suspension on the regular medal. The recipient is also presented with a 3-dimensionally engraved bronze plaque. A small pin is worn on the recipient's red, white, and blue "square knot" insignia that is worn in place of the medal for everyday wear.

The award entitles the recipient to be called a "Distinguished Eagle Scout" by the BSA, along with automatic admission into the National Eagle Scout Association committee.

Requirements include: having attained the Eagle Scout rank, accomplishment of significance in one's career, and a solid record of continued community volunteer involvement. Only about 1 in 1,000 of all Eagle Scouts have been presented this prestigious award. The total number of recipients is only 1,645 as of mid-2006.

This award is similar to the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction, and when worn for Eagle Scout-related ceremonies, the Distinguished Eagle Scout medal is worn in place of the regular Eagle Scout medal.

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