Coup Thong

Our Lodge has a very unique coup system.

We recognize service to the lodge and to others in the form of decorative beads on a lanyard.

This includes Chapter Officers, Elangomats, Runners, and many more.

If you have ever been on staff for an induction, or given service to the Lodge, you will want to take a look at the link below and see if you qualify, or are close to qualifying, for a coup. By wearing a coup, other Lodge members can recognize what you’ve done throughout your scouting journey.

Coup Information

Click on the coup below for more information about it, and how to earn it.

Near the bottom of the page is a list of every possible coup with information on how to obtain them, along with a graphic to show their placement order on a lanyard.

Religious Award

Far Traveller

OA Unit Rep

Grey Fox

Den Chief

Runner

Elangomat

Nimat

Elections

Eagle Scout

Brownhawk

Summit Award

Quartermaster

White Buffalo

Service

Military Service

First Responder

New Anniversary Coup

To celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Theodore Naish Scout Reservation, a special Anniversary Coup has been authorized.

All Arrowmen who were inducted or paid their dues in 2026 may purchase and wear this coup.

Naish 100th Anniversary

Coup Descriptions

All beads are to be worn in the order as shown by the diagram.

1. Years in OA

Can be any color
1/2″ (12mm)
1a – Round – represents 1 year
1b – Square – represents 5 years

2. 100 Years of OA

Clear cylinder with 3 red bevels and a platinum center.

All Arrowmen active or inducted in 2015 may wear the coup.

3. Tamegonit 75th Anniversary

Clear multi-faceted round bead with a read center.

All Arrowmen active or inducted in 2014 may wear the coup.

4. 100 Years of Scouting

The Fog Bead is a round bead with a crackled matte finish painted gold inside, simulating the glow of an old fashioned street lamp seen through a thick fog.

All Arrowmen active or inducted in 2010 may wear the coup.

5. Tamegonit 50th Anniversary

Small gold bead.

All Arrowmen active or inducted in 1989 may wear the coup.

6. Naish 100th Anniversary

Multi Faceted Tiger Eye

All Arrowmen active or inducted in 2026 may wear the coup.

7. National Officer

Awarded to Arrowmen serving in National OA leadership or adviser roles.

8. Region Officer

Awarded to Arrowmen serving in Regional OA leadership or adviser roles.

9. Section Officer

Awarded to Arrowmen serving in OA section leadership or adviser roles, or participating in Section Committee positions.

10. Lodge Officer

Awarded to Arrowmen who serve as a Lodge Officer or Adviser.

11. Lodge Committee

Awarded to Arrowmen who serve on a Section Committee position.

Examples include:

Runner Chair
Trading Post Chair
Chaplain
Web Chair
Historian
etc.

Reach out to any of the Lodge Officers to learn of different opportunities to get involved in a Lodge Committee.

12. Chapter Officer

Awarded to Arrowmen who serve as a Chapter Officer or Adviser.

Reach out to your Chapter Chief or Adviser for more information on how to get involved in your Chapter.

13. Service Coup

Clear Multifaceted Round bead.

Awarded to Arrowmen for 50 hours of service to Scouting performing duties not recognized in other coups.

14. White Buffalo Society

Clear cylinder with white center.

Awarded to Vigil Honor members who attend and participate in several events, ceremonies, and committees over a one year period.

15. Brownhawk Society

Clear cylinder with brown center.

Awarded to Brotherhood members who attend and participate in several events, ceremonies, and committees over a one year period.

16. Grey Fox Society

Clear cylinder with grey center.

Awarded to Ordeal members who attend and participate in several events, ceremonies, and trainings within their first 6 months.

17. Military Service

Clear cylinder with red center.

Awarded to Arrowmen who have served or are currently serving in any active or reserve position in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

18. First Responders

Clear cylinder with blue center.

Awarded to Arrowmen who have served, or are currently serving as a First Responder (Police, Fire, Medical, etc) in their community.

19. Religious Emblems Award

Clear cylinder with purple center.

Awarded once to Arrowmen who has earned one of the Scouting America Religious Award (purple knot), either as a youth or an adult.

20. Den Chief

Blue-Yellow-Blue.

Awarded to Arrowmen who complete specific requirements as a den chief.

21. Nimat

Decorative TAN bead.

Awarded to Arrowmen who attended Nimat training and serve as a Nimat four (4) times within a two (2) year period.

22. Elangomat

Yellow-Black-Yellow.

Awarded to Arrowmen who attended Elangomat training and serve as an Elangomat three (3) times within a two (2) year period.

23. Coup of the Far Traveller

White-Red-White.

Awarded once to Arrowmen who complete the requirements, including traveling out of council for a Scouting event (typically a high adventure).

24. Election Team

Decorative teal bead.

Awarded once to Arrowmen who attended Election Team Training and participate in ten (10) unit elections.

25. Eagle Scout Award

Red-White-Blue.

Awarded to Arrowmen who have received the Eagle Scout Award.

26. Venturing Summit Award

Green-White-Green.

Awarded to Arrowmen who have received the Venturing Summit Award.

This is the Venturing Equivalent of Eagle Scout.

27. Sea Scouts Quartermaster Rank

Blue-Grey-Blue.

Awarded to Arrowmen who have received the Sea Scouts Quartermaster Award.

This is the Sea Scouts Equivalent of Eagle Scout.

28. Ceremony Team Coups

Small Oval Beads.

28a – Blue – Vigil Ceremony
28b – White – Brotherhood Ceremony
28c – Red – Ordeal Ceremony
28d – Orange – Pre-Ordeal Ceremony
28e – Yellow – Chapter/Call Out

Awarded for active participation as a Ceremonialist.

Only one pair of each is worn.

Contact the Ceremony Team for the specifics required for each desired coup.

29. Order of the Arrow Unit Representative (OAUR)

Small silver bead.

Awarded to Arrowmen who complete the requirements which include; attending and participating in eight chapter meetings in a one-year period.

30. Runner Coup

Red glass with white center.

Awarded to Arrowmen who serve as a runner for five (5) Induction ceremonies over a two (2) year period.

31. Spacers

Used to separate arrowhead from beads (On both top and bottom).

32. Arrowhead

Indicates Ordeal, Brotherhood, or Vigil member status.

33. Camp Staff

Yellow/Gold

Camp Staff are awarded for three (3) weeks/sessions of staffing.

34. Campmasters Corps

Red

Campmasters are awarded for one (1) year of service.

35. Camp Senior Patrol Leader

Dark blue speckled

Summer Camp SPLs are awarded for the completion of one (1) successful camp session.

36. Camp Scoutmaster

Green

Camp Scoutmasters is awarded for the completion of one (1) successful camp session

37. Camp Commissioner

Turquoise/Light Blue

Camp Commissioners are awarded for three (3) weeks/sessions of service.

38. Years Long-term Camping

For years at any Scouting Long Term Camp.

Any color
3/8” (8mm), 1/2″ (12mm) may be used
38a – Square – represents 5 years
38b – Round – represents 1 year

May be worn for years at camp prior to OA membership.