Copper color token with boy scout on horse: "The Original 'Boy Scout' Shoe for boys, July 1910"
Other side: Heraldry image with "Manufactured by the Excelsior Shoe Co., Portsmouth, O."
Gold colored metal medallion showing a horse and rider on one side and a native American good luck symbol on the reverse. Forrest and A. Grave Williams, brothers, started the Excelsior Manufacturing Company at Pig Iron Corner in Portsmouth, Ohio around the turn of the century. Excelsior became the manufacturer of "The Original 'Boy Scout' Shoe for Boys". The medallions — considered the first United States Scout medallions — were issued between July 1910, and January 1914. The original group of medallions are dated July 1910, while subsequent issues omit all reference to date.
Black & white text and photos of the Excelsior Shoe Company building and interior. They made shoes for boys, youth, and little gents. Officers are D. C. Davies-president, W.G. Williams-vice-president, D. C. Williams-secretary/treasurer, and John E. Williams-general manager.
Excelsior Shoe Company was started in March, 1889, located at Gallia and Findlay Streets. This Excelsior plant was built in 1913 at Gallia Street and Campbell Avenue. Williams Manufacturing Company bought the factory in 1935. After the Williams Shoe Company closed, the Mitchellace Manufacturing Company acquired the building.
tan card with black illustrations and print on both sides. Illustrated official Boy Scout shoe (and emblem). Made by Excelsior Shoe Company, Portsmouth.
