COUP SHIELD
DSA
SILVER ELEPHANT
SPIRIT OF THE EARTH AWARD
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The Distinguished Service Award
was created in 1940 to honor those who rendered service to the Order beyond
the lodge level. The award is presented to those Arrowmen who have rendered
distinguished and outstanding service to the Order on a sectional, regional,
or national basis. Since the time of the first awards given in 1940, approximately
500 Distinguished Service Awards have been presented. The award is a sterling
silver arrowhead, bearing an arrow pointing upward and to the wearer's right,
suspended from a white neck-ribbon upon which are embroidered red arrows. A
white square knot embroidered upon red cloth is also available. Presentation
of the award is limited; nominations are open to both youth and adult, and must
be made on form No. 24-201.
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Kurt Kuhlmann
Mike Perkins
1998
Dick Mills
©Awaxaawe' Awachia Lodge 535, Trapper Trails Council 589, Boy Scouts of America