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Unique, vintage red souvenir cap embroidered with the word "OTTER" on the front, fully loaded with an impressive collection of 31 vintage enamel and metal pins.The majority of this collection originates from Taiwan (Republic of China) dating between 1976 and 1980 (Minguo Years 65–69). It showcases an exceptional assortment of regional high school memorabilia, political campaign pins, and massive national scouting events—most notably a heavy concentration from the 5th National Scout Jamboree held at Chengching Lake in October 1978.Adding significant cross-collector value, the hat also features rare military-adjacent overseas scouting pins from the Philippines.The hat itself features a classic green under-brim, a blue sweatband, an original sizing tag (Size 6 7/8 / 56), and functional metal ventilation eyelets. It serves as an instant, pre-curated display piece for any serious historical exonumia or Scouting memorabilia collector.Complete Inventory of Included Pins (31 Total Pieces).• USA Girl Scouts Overseas "Jeepney" Bus Pin (1) – Rare silver-toned Philippine District emblem
• Girl Scouts of the Philippines "Bahay Kubo" Pin (1) – Gold-toned traditional nipa hut design
• "Neighborhood Scouts" Campaign Hat Pin (1) – Bronze-toned community troop badge stamped "B.S.C."
• Anti-Communist Civil Defense Patriotic Pin (1) – Cold War-era military/civilian map design
• President Chiang Ching-kuo Heart-Shaped Pins (2) – Matching pair of gold-bordered sunburst portraits
• President Chiang Ching-kuo Flag-Shaped Pin (2) – Patriotic flag portraits with Si Hai Gui Xin slogan
• President Chiang Kai-shek Birthday Memorial Pin (1) – 1977 oval memorial portrait pin
• Chien Kuo High School 30th Anniversary Pin (1) – Blue and silver rectangular commemorative crest
• Fu Jen Catholic University Scout Camp Pins (2) – Square red/black Songboling camp badges
• National Taiwan University/Dajia Graduation Pin (1) – Gear-edged medallion with sailing ship motif
• 1976 Wilderness Survival Hanging Medal (1) – Large multi-paneled mountain camp award with hanging bar
• 1977 Fu Jen University Zengwen Reservoir Camp Pin (1) – Large circular landscape badge
• 1977 Chengching Lake Campout Pin (1) – Round enamel badge with a white tent motif
• 31st Taichung Municipal Athletic Meet Medal (1) – Flower-shaped swimming competition pin
• Taipei District "Thinking Day" Shield Badge (1) – Light blue global grid emblem
• 5th National Scout Jamboree Official Souvenirs (October 1978) (10):
• Taichung County Delegation Crests (2)
• Jamboree Official "Honor Award" Badges (4)
• Official Oval Enamel Logo Pins (3)
• Official Number "5" Cutout Pin (1)
• 2nd National Scout Jamboree Flags (4) – Gold-toned plum blossom emblems backed by the ROC flagDescription provided by Google. I do have close ups of all pins, but there isn’t room to post them all.
