A genuinely hard-to-find piece of mid-century BSA Americana, vintage Towncraft Prep swim trunks (style #6915-3) with three original Boy Scouts of America aquatic achievement patches sewn directly to the left leg.
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THE PATCHES:
▸ Mile Swim BSA — circular patch, red seahorse swimmer, blue border. Awarded for swimming one mile continuously. ▸ Scout Life Guard BSA — diamond/square navy patch with crossed oars and life preserver ring. One of the highest BSA aquatic ratings. ▸ Life Saving Senior — circular red cross patch. Senior-level lifesaving achievement.
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THE GARMENT Brand: Towncraft Prep (JCPenney's official BSA uniform supplier line) Style No: 6915-3 Fabric: 76% Acetate / 19% Rayon / 5% Rubber waistband Color: Cream/white base, navy pinstripe throughout Closure: Drawstring + original hook and bar waistband
Measurements (laid flat): Youth size 18-20 / Equivilant to adult small Waist: 13" | Length: 12.5"
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CONDITION Sold as a collector / display piece — not for wear as-is.
✗ Elastic waistband is shot — nonfunctional ✗ Small hole in crotch seam (visible in photos) ✗ Age staining and surface soil throughout — consistent with era ✓ All three patches intact and solid ✓ Original Towncraft Prep label present ✓ Drawstring intact
All flaws are shown in listing photos. I describe condition accurately — please review photos carefully before purchasing.
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Priced honestly to reflect the condition. The value here is the three-patch combination and the Towncraft BSA provenance — not a wearable garment.
