Tie, Boys' Brigade
Production date
1975-1985
Description
A blue polyester tie, worn as part of the uniform for the 3rd New Plymouth Company (St Andrews) of the Boys Brigade. The tie is plain blue with a single seam on the length/ The inside of the tie is cream, and there is a white label with green print stating ' JOHN / WEBSTER / MESNWEAR ' over which is written ' SHARPE ' in black marker.
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Object detail
Gavin Sharpe and his brother David attended between 1975 and 1985, going from junior ranks up to seniors.
Today the Boys Brigade also includes ICONZ, a less formal branch which focuses more on outdoor activity and team bonding than the more strict, cadet-style sessions in Boys Brigade. Today there are no traditional Boys Brigade companies in New Plymouth, and in 2009 there were approximately 2,600 members nationwide.
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