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by Giuseppe Bottasini and Raúl Jesús Orta Pardo, 16 April 2004



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Overview

Symbols of Scout Association of Venezuela:
The Flag - Attributes and Semiology: The current flag of Scout Association of Venezuela is the same of World Organization of the Scout Movement - WOSM: a dark murrey field that shows on its center the International Scout Emblem, the fleur-de-lis, surrounded by a circumference formed by a rope in whose base appears a reef knot (called square knot in USA), all enameled in white. This flag derives from the fleur-de-lis or lily which forms part of the emblem of every national scout organization and that it may be found on compasses and pointing devices which is interpreted as pointing to the true direction, the high one, which the Scouts should assume to as moving positively towards. The two stars alludes to the truth and the knowledge: the two most important element which is founds in the creeds, promises and oaths off all member organizations. It also reminds the stars in the sky and the outdoor element of the Scouting. The rope remembers the true brotherhood which exist among all the WOSM members and the reef/square knot indicate the compromise of being useful and the obligations of the service to the fellows.
As peculiar data, the Association members uses red wine neckerchiefs for attend events out the country, consolidating that shade of red like a specie of additional emblematic international color of Venezuela.
Sources: original image by Mr. Giusseppe Botasini versioned by Mr. Raúl Jesús Orta Pardo; semiology extracted from the article made by Mr. Mike L. Walton (March 3rd, 2000) at Scouting Organizations
Raúl Jesús Orta Pardo, 16 April 2004


The Emblem


by Raúl Jesús Orta Pardo, 16 April 2004

Attributes: Consists in three irregular lines diagonally oriented to the dexter (left of the observer) with the colors  yellow, blue and red, presuming that it constitute a super-stylization of the traditional emblem of the fleur-de-lis or lily. Complements the design the words "SCOUTS" and "VENEZUELA" in capital letters of different styles.
Semiology: Until the moment of the redaction of this report is not available data about the semiology of this Coat of Arms.
Historical Synthesis: Until the moment of the redaction of this report is not available data about the origin and official adoption of this Coat of Arms.
Sources: Web Site Scouts Association of Venezuela at <www.scout.org.ve>
Raúl Jesús Orta Pardo, 16 April 2004


Previous Flag


by Raúl Jesús Orta Pardo, 16 April 2004

The Former Flag - Attributes and Semiology: The former flag of the Scout Association of Venezuela consisted in a sky-blue field in whose center appeared the old emblem of the organization inside a white circle, all accompanied in the superior part by the inscription "SCOUTS DE VENEZUELA" (Scouts of Venezuela) in white gothic capital letters describing an arc of circumference with the convexity upwards.
Although is not available data about the selection of the sky-blue as former emblematic color of the Association, heraldically alludes to the High Ideals, Elevation of Sights, Justice, Loyalty and Perseverance, whilst the Emblem and the inscription reaffirmed the identity and values of Venezuelan Scouting.
Sources:  Manual "El Camino hacia los Bosques" (Road to the Forest), Scout Association of Venezuela. Caracas, 1973.
Raúl Jesús Orta Pardo, 16 April 2004


Previous Emblem


by Raúl Jesús Orta Pardo, 16 April 2004

The Former Emblem - Attributes and Semiology: The former emblem of the Scout Association of Venezuela consisted in a fleur-de-lis or lily with the national colors of Venezuela, two stars, a central needle and a streamer with the motto "SIEMPRE LISTO" -Be Prepared- with a knot suspended of the lower edge, all inside a ring formed by two ropes outlined in red between whose appear the inscription "ASOCIACIÓN DE SCOUTS DE VENEZUELA" (Scout Association of Venezuela) in red Roman capital letters, separated by means of a red point. The three petals symbolized the three parts of the Promise or Scouts Principles (God, Motherland and Home) and the three parts of the Law or Scout Virtues (Loyalty, Sacrifice and Purity); the two stars reminds the eyes of the Scout; the needle on the central petal symbolized the rectitude of the Scout and the ring which jointed the petals symbolized the union of the three branches of the Scout Movement: Wolf-cubs, Scouts and Rovers. The streamer reminded the smile of the Scout and his motto whilst the knot alluded to the daily good action of the Scout.
Sources:  Manual "El Camino hacia los Bosques" (Road to the Forest), Scout Association of Venezuela. Caracas, 1973.
Raúl Jesús Orta Pardo, 16 April 2004