G.S.Sloane Trophy – Watch and Patrol Challange 1953 to 1990

Sloan Trophy ,for inter Watch/Patrol monthly competition

Older leaders and pass scouts  would recognise and remember what the Sloane Trophy stood for. It was for the monthly Watch / Patrol  competition that would have started around 1953 up to about 1990. The best all round watch for uniform , attendance and best  monthly activities held the honor of been presented the Sloane Trophy. G.S. Sloane was District Commissioner for North Dublin District.

The trophy of unusual design was made and carved by John Watson in 1953  . It had the shape of a scout stave with the scouts fleur-de-lis on the top. Across the colours of the 4 original patrols Sea gulls, Curlews , Lions and Kingfishers hang. It has been brought down over the years to scouts on a Friday night. Has been walked ,carried  and dropped , broken, repaired ,and still survives to this day intact.

 

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