B-P in Austria, 1931.

Baden-Powell in Austria, 1931
The Sixth International Scout Leader Conference

Baden-Powell visited Austria in 1931 to attend the Sixth International Scout Leader Conference (6. Internationalen Pfadfinderführerkonferenz) held near Vienna at Baden bei Wein. While attending the Conference, Baden-Powell was honored by the Austrian government with the Grand-Cross of the Order of Merit, Austria's highest decoration for public service. A unique collection of photos of the ceremonies, and of the Ribbon, Medal and Cross are presented courtesy of Herbert Balka, Chief of the Austrian Scouting Museum.

B-P chats with dignitaries after the presentation.

		Baden-Powell in Austria, 1931 The Sixth International Scout Leader Conference
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