Birmingham Area S-5

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Issue Details

Issue Number
S-5
Issue Type
S: Solid embroidered patch
Category
Regular Issue
Description

GRN flame, WHT Alabama, fdl

Year Issued
1981 
Quantity
Unknown 
Material
Embroidery
Backing Type
Plastic Back 
Issue Shape
Council Strip 
Border Type
R  
Border Color
DBL  
Background Color
WHT  
Lettering Color
RED  
FDL/BSA Color
GLD  
Manufacturer
Unknown
PatchScan URL
Unknown
Color Count (PS)
Unknown
Coverage (PS)
Unknown
Size in mm
128mm w x 53mm h
Restrictions
No restrictions on this issue
Annotations
FDL
Designed by
No designer listed
History

The Vulcan statue in Birmingham, AL used to hold a neon torch that glowed green, unless there was a traffic fatality when the color turned red for 24 hours. In 2003, the torch was replaced with a spearpoint as originally designed.


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This issue is not part of any sets


Revision History

There have been 1 revisions. Last change was create on 06 May 2026 by David Miura

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    Birmingham Area (2A) S-5