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What did the fleur-de-lis symbolize to Baden-Powell?

Peace and purity.

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  1. War and strength
  2. Wealth and power
  3. Peace and purity ✔

Why: Baden-Powell defended the emblem by calling the fleur-de-lis a lily, the emblem of peace and purity.

Huh, didn't know that: Baden-Powell defended the emblem by calling the fleur-de-lis a lily, the emblem of peace and purity.

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A lily for peace, not a spear for war.
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Answer: Peace and purity. Baden-Powell defended the emblem by calling the fleur-de-lis a lily, the emblem of peace and purity.

  1. History of Scouting America en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Scouting_America
    The crest is the fleur-de-lys, a lily, the emblem of peace and purity.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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