Distinguished Eagle Device Pins


There is no square knot for uniform wear to denote the Distinguished Eagle Scout. From DESA’s inception in 1969, NESA provided a small gold Eaglet that could be placed on the eagle square knot; which is sewn over the left-hand pocket on the uniform.

Over the years, the basic design has stayed the same with some minor variations because each manufacturer of the eagle pin used different dies and molds. Each pin showcased below is different because of the gold content hallmark and the manufacturer logo.

I am aware of 22 different Hallmark backings to the Distinguished Eagle Device Pin. If you have a Hallmark that I am missing, or know of a different variety please contact me. I can either purchase it from you or trade you for a different DESA Device pin.



Manufacture: Robbins
Description: Prototype
Hallmark: No Hallmark
Hallmark Location: None
Grove Type: DESA/KDV/1
Product ID: DESA/KDV/R-1
Collection: Have In My Collection

Manufacture: Robbins
Description: Thin neck, space between neck and wings
Hallmark: 14kr
Hallmark Location: Horizontal on Tail
Grove Type: DESA/KDV/2
Product ID: DESA/KDV/R-2
Collection: Have In My Collection

Manufacture: Robbins
Description: Thin neck, space between neck and wings
Hallmark: r14k
Hallmark Location: Horizontal on Tail
Grove Type: DESA/KDV/3
Product ID: DESA/KDV/R-3
Collection: NEED For My Collection

Manufacture: Robbins
Description: Thin neck, space between neck and wings
Hallmark: r1/10-10k
Hallmark Location: On Wing
Grove Type: Not Identified
Product ID: DESA/KDV/R-4
Collection: Have In My Collection

Manufacture: Stange
Description: Thin neck, space between neck and wings
Hallmark: 10k-GF
Hallmark Location: On Wing
Grove Type: Not Identified
Product ID: DESA/KDV/S-1
Collection: Have In My Collection

Manufacture: Stange
Description: Thin neck, space between neck and wings
Hallmark: S in a box over G.F
Hallmark Location: Vertical Facing Right
Grove Type: DESA/KDV/4
Product ID: DESA/KDV/S-2a
Collection: Have In My Collection

Manufacture: Stange
Description: Space between neck and wings is filled in
Hallmark: S in a box over G.F
Hallmark Location: Horizontal on Tail
Grove Type: DESA/KDV/5
Product ID: DESA/KDV/S-2b
Collection: Have In My Collection

Manufacture: Stange
Description: Space between neck and wings is filled in
Hallmark: S in a box over G.F (Upside Down)
Hallmark Location: Horizontal on Tail
Grove Type: Not Identified
Product ID: DESA/KDV/S-2c
Collection: Have In My Collection

Manufacture: Stange
Description: Space between neck and wings is filled in
Hallmark: S in a box left of G.F
Hallmark Location: Horizontal on Tail
Grove Type: DESA/KDV/6
Product ID: DESA/KDV/S-2d
Collection: Have In My Collection

Manufacture: Stange
Description: Space between neck and wings is filled in
Hallmark: No Hallmark
Hallmark Location: None
Grove Type: Not Identified
Product ID: DESA/KDV/S-3
Collection: Have In My Collection

Manufacture: Stange
Description: Space between neck and wings is filled in
Hallmark: Double "S" above 1/10 10k
Hallmark Location: Horizontal on Tail
Grove Type: DESA/KDV/7
Product ID: DESA/KDV/S-4
Collection: Have In My Collection

Manufacture: Stange
Description: BSA on chest. Pole on top
Hallmark: Double "S" above 1/10 10k
Hallmark Location: Horizontal on Tail
Grove Type: DESA/KDV/8
Product ID: DESA/KDV/S-5a
Collection: Have In My Collection

Manufacture: Stange
Description: BSA on chest. Pole slightly off center
Hallmark: Double "S" above 1/10 10k
Hallmark Location: Horizontal on Tail
Grove Type: DESA/KDV/8
Product ID: DESA/KDV/S-5b
Collection: Have In My Collection

Manufacture: Stange
Description: BSA on chest
Hallmark: .925
Hallmark Location: Horizontal on Tail
Grove Type: Not Identified
Product ID: DESA/KDV/S-6
Collection: Have In My Collection

Manufacture: Custom Fine Jewelry???
Description: Diamond on chest
Hallmark: None
Hallmark Location: None
Grove Type: Not Identified
Product ID: DESA/KDV/CFJ-1
Collection: Have In My Collection
Note: I have seen this pin in other DESA collections. However, I can't confirm if it is a DESA device pin.

Manufacture: Custom Fine Jewelry
Description: BSA on chest. CFJ prototype
Hallmark: None
Hallmark Location: None
Grove Type: Not Identified
Product ID: DESA/KDV/CFJ-2
Collection: Have In My Collection

Manufacture: Custom Fine Jewelry
Description: BSA on chest
Hallmark: CFJ
Hallmark Location: Horizontal on Tail
Grove Type: DESA/KDV/9
Product ID: DESA/KDV/CFJ-3
Collection: Have In My Collection

Manufacture: Stange
Description: BSA on chest
Hallmark: STER
Hallmark Location: Horizontal on Tail
Grove Type: DESA/KDV/10
Product ID: DESA/KDV/S-7
Collection: Have In My Collection

Manufacture: Stange
Description: BSA on chest
Hallmark: 10k (Small)
Hallmark Location: Horizontal on Tail
Grove Type: DESA/KDV/11
Product ID: DESA/KDV/S-8
Collection: Have In My Collection

Manufacture: Stange
Description: BSA on chest
Hallmark: Double S above 10k
Hallmark Location: Horizontal on Tail
Grove Type: DESA/KDV/12
Product ID: DESA/KDV/S-9
Collection: Have In My Collection
Notes: * Terry's book shows (Double "S" above 1/10-10k). This was a typo and should read as (Double "S" above 10k).

Manufacture: Stange
Description: BSA on chest
Hallmark: Double S left of 10k
Hallmark Location: Horizontal on Tail
Grove Type: DESA/KDV/13
Product ID: DESA/KDV/S-10
Collection: Have In My Collection

Manufacture: Stange
Description: BSA on chest
Hallmark: 10k (Large)
Hallmark Location: Horizontal on Tail
Grove Type: DESA/KDV/14
Product ID: DESA/KDV/S-11
Collection: Have In My Collection

Manufacture: Stange
Description: BSA on chest. NESA Produced 2016 (Gold Plated)
Hallmark: No Hallmark
Hallmark Location: None
Grove Type: Not Identified
Product ID: DESA/KDV/S-12
Collection: Have In My Collection