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The
flag is actually royal purple with the white fleur-de-lis and
rope. The World Organization of Scouting Movements (WOSM),
headquartered in Switzerland. The
flag represents all member organizations of the WOSM in a like
manner as the United Nations
flags represents all member nations of the UN. The flag is taken
from the fleur-de-lis, or lily of the flower, found as part of
the Scout emblem of every other nation's Scouting organizations.
It is also found frequently on compasses and pointing devices
and points in the true direction, as Scouts should also be
moving positively forward. The two stars on the flag allude to
truth and knowledge, the two most important elements found in
the creeds, promises and oaths of all member organizations. They
also remind us of the stars in the sky and the outdoor element
of Scouting. The rope encircles the fleur-de-lis and is a
reminder of the true brotherhood of all WOSM members. The rope
is tied at the bottom in a reef know, which is the most useful
of all rope knots if tied properly and reminds us of obligations
to be of service to one another as well as to be useful. Note
that this flag is not the flag of the Boy Scouts of America nor
any other country's association, it represents all Scouting
associations.
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