Identity & recognition
Standard lodge flaps, anniversary issues, service awards, officer recognition, Vigil and honor-related presentations, and pieces that reinforce lodge identity.
Order of the Arrow lodge products
Custom OA patches and products shaped around lodge tradition.
Plan lodge flaps, pocket patches, event sets, neckerchiefs, pins, challenge coins, and other Order of the Arrow products with a Scouting America licensed vendor who understands the program, the audience, and the details that make each release feel intentional.
Lodge-specific guidance
One lodge identity can take many forms.
The lodge flap may be the most recognizable format, but an Order of the Arrow program often needs much more: pocket pieces, event sets, neckerchiefs, pins, coins, recognition items, trading-post products, and coordinated collections. We begin with the purpose of the project, then choose the form that carries it best.
Whether the need is a standard lodge issue, anniversary release, fellowship collection, conclave merchandise, NOAC contingent set, service recognition, or fundraising series, every piece should remain connected to the lodge while having a clear reason to exist.
Commonly requested byLodge and chapter leadership, event committees, trading-post teams, advisers, recognition teams, and contingent planners
Common lodge projects
Build the collection around what the lodge needs to accomplish.
The audience and purpose determine the right products, how many versions are needed, and which production details deserve emphasis.
Events & contingents
Fellowships, conclaves, NOAC, training, banquets, inductions, and contingent collections with participant, staff, delegate, host, or special-event versions.
Trading posts & fundraising
Collectible patch sets, pins, coins, neckerchiefs, and useful lodge merchandise designed for fundraising, donor appreciation, trading, or year-round availability.
Designing a lodge system
Keep the identity consistent without forcing every product to match.
Lodge name and number, established symbols, totems, event language, dates, and official marks should form a recognizable system. The artwork still has to be adapted for each format: a narrow flap, a larger pocket piece, a folded neckerchief, and a metal coin do not carry detail in the same way.
For lodge flaps, a common planning format is approximately 5 × 2.25 inches, but final dimensions and shape should be confirmed for current requirements and intended placement. Across every product, we test hierarchy, contrast, border or edge clearance, and readable detail in the proof.
- Lodge name, number, totem, and essential event wording
- Approved use and placement of official marks
- A shared palette and hierarchy across patches, textiles, and metal
- Version changes that remain clear without fragmenting the collection
- Material-specific artwork that stays recognizable at finished size
From concept to delivery
A clear proof before anything is made.
We can begin with finished artwork, an old patch, a committee sketch, or a written theme.
Map the complete need
List every patch, neckerchief, pin, coin, recognition item, or other product under consideration, along with quantities, audience, and intended distribution.
Build the visual system
We organize lodge identity, event language, imagery, dates, and version labels, then adapt the system to the products that will carry it.
Coordinate review
Stakeholders review documented proofs for the collection while protected marks follow the appropriate licensing process.
Release to production
Only approved products and versions move forward. Finished pieces are checked against their proofs before shipment or event delivery.
Representative work
Built around the story, not a stock formula.
Every design shown began with a different event, organization, or tradition. Browse more in the project gallery.
A lodge milestone in a familiar silhouette
The narrow flap format can still support a central scene, essential lettering, lodge identity, and anniversary details when the hierarchy is disciplined.
Several audiences, one visual language
Shared composition and controlled changes can connect participant, staff, delegate, special-event, and merchandise pieces without making them interchangeable.
Let the idea extend beyond one shape
Pocket pieces, rounds, chevrons, and other companion formats can carry the same story while giving each item its own role.
Questions before you begin
Useful answers for this kind of project.
For general policies, payment, shipping, and reorders, visit the full FAQ.
What size should an OA lodge flap be?
A widely used planning template is approximately 5 × 2.25 inches, but the exact dimensions and silhouette should be confirmed for the current requirements and intended placement. We document the final size on the proof.
Can one project include patches, neckerchiefs, pins, or coins?
Yes. We can plan a coordinated collection across multiple products. The artwork is adapted to each material rather than simply copied, and quantities, minimums, proofs, and schedules are confirmed by item.
Can you help with Order of the Arrow licensing review?
Summit Emblem is a Scouting America licensed vendor. We prepare the production artwork and follow the appropriate review process for protected marks; final production waits for the required approvals.
Can a lodge create staff, delegate, service, fundraising, or ghost versions?
Yes. Coordinated versions can share the main visual system while changing approved wording, colors, borders, finishes, or selected details. Quantities and minimums are reviewed for each issue.
How early should a lodge begin a multi-product event collection?
Begin as early as practical, especially for several products or a fixed conclave, fellowship, or NOAC deadline. Artwork development, lodge review, licensing, separate proofs, production, and shipping all occur before delivery.
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Start with the idea
Bring the lodge story and the complete wish list.
Share the lodge, event, products, planned versions, approximate quantities, need-by date, and any sketches or prior pieces. We will help organize the rest.
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