What Size Is a Neckerchief?

U.S. Scouting Collectibles, George Cuhaj, 2001, p 79. Neckerchiefs are describes as “Full Square, 28 x 32”.

How big is a neckerchief?

The size of a Traditional Boy Scout Neckerchief is a square 32" X 32," and it is worn over the collar.

Why is it called a neckerchief?

This term came from two French words: couvrir, which means “to cover” and chef, which means “head”. In the times of ancient Greece and Rome, handkerchiefs were often used the way they are today. But in the Middle Ages, kerchiefs were usually used to cover the head.