The award was created in 1942 and first issued in 1943. An orange-white-orange ribbon bar was used for informal uniform wear until 1946, when ribbon bars were replaced by the current square knot insignia. Using the United States Military as the model, silver awards are the highest awards in Scouting America. From 1942 to 2021, the Silver Antelope recognized service within one of the geographical regions of Scouting America. Beginning in 2022, after the administrative reorganization of Scouting America, it is presented for service in a
Council Service Territory. From the first awards in 1943 through 2025, there have been only 3,360 recipients of the Silver Antelope. Famous recipients include General
William C. Westmoreland (1969),
Ernie Banks (1969),
Philip M. Condit, CEO of Boeing (2007),
Ross Perot (1974), Admiral
Arleigh Burke (1964),
Sanford McDonnell, CEO of McDonnell Douglas (1983), and several state governors. == See also ==