Proper Placement

• The official policy states that the sash must be worn over the right shoulder, draping diagonally across the chest to the left hip, with the arrow pointing over the right shoulder. It should never be hung from a belt or pants or worn in any other manner, as this is considered a display rather than proper wear (OA Handbook, 2015 edition)

Where can I wear my OA Sash.

You should be proud to wear your OA sash –  you completed your ordeal and are now a member of a century-old organization.  However, the sash is not for every Scouting event.  You should wear your sash only when:

• Representing the OA at a non-OA event.  For example:  An OA Unit Representative wearing a sash when presenting about the lodge events at a unit’s Court of Honor.

• Attending an OA event.  For example:  An Arrowman wearing a sash when going to a chapter meeting.

• Conducting unit elections.  For example, a unit elections team member wearing their sash when they go to a unit and conduct an election.

• When otherwise approved by a youth officer of the OA.  For example:  Arrowmen working on a general Scouting service project are asked by their Lodge Chief to wear their sashes to identify themselves to non-Arrowmen.

• The Insignia Guide says that a Scout should never wear both his merit badge sash and his OA sash. Wear one or the other.