Scout Sign and Salute - Meaning of The Three Fingers

Meaning of The Three Fingers

In his book, Scouting for Boys, Robert Baden-Powell chose the three-finger salute for Scouts to represent the three aspects of the Scout Promise:

1. Honour God and the King
2. Help Others
3. Obey the Scout Law

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