Every part of the World Badge has a meaning. The golden Trefoil on a bright blue background represents the sun shining over all the children of the world; the three leaves represent the three-fold Promise as originally laid down by the Founder; the base of the stalk represents the flame of the love of humanity; the vein pointing upwards through the centre of the Trefoil represents the compass needle pointing the way; and the two stars represent the Promise and Law. Around the edge is the encircling ring of friendship symbolising the World Association - an open ring because the Association is still growing