The Vigil Honor is the highest recognition in the
Order of the Arrow. The Vigil Honor is not “earned”, but rather awarded for
exceptional service to the Order of the Arrow. Originated in 1915 there have
been tens of thousands of Vigils, but Vigils are a tiny percentage of the total
membership of the Order of the Arrow.This website recaps the history of the
Vigil Honor through insignia. 1922 through current date