46s1 (51k)

The FIRST issue was a fully embroidered flap that had a dark blue solid background and a white rolled-edge border. The Great Tree of Peace totem was centered, with a light blue creek running diagonally behind it. The words "LANGUNDOWI LODGE" were stitched in yellow across the top, with a large "46" in yellow on the right side. "wWw" (monogram style) was stitched in large red letters on the left side and two red arrows along the bottom pointing away from the base of the totem.

46f1 (48k)

The SECOND issue was not fully embroidered, and had a white rolled-edge border and a light blue twill background with purple mountains capped in white. A major change was made in the totem design, in which the pine tree was stitched in white, and the eagle and creek were larger and more detailed. "LANGUNDOWI" was stitched in yellow across the top, with a smaller "46" in yellow on the right side. Two red arrows along the bottom and "wWw" in small red letters on the left side.

46f2 (46k)

The THIRD issue was not fully embroidered, and had a purple rolled-edge border and a light blue twill background with purple mountains capped in white. The totem was more closely patterned after the original Iroquois Tree of Peace design, with a larger green pine tree, smaller stylized eagle, and no creek. "LANGUNDOWI" was stitched in yellow across the top of the totem, with "46" in yellow on the right side. Two red arrows along the bottom and "wWw" in small red letters on the left side. Yellow fleur-de-lis stitched in upper right corner.

46s2 (51k)

In 1979, a special fully embroidered patch was issued to honor the 50th Anniversary of Lodge #46. It had the same design as the THIRD issue, except that all yellow was stitched with gold metallic thread, and had a large gold "50" in the upper left corner. Only 400 were issued.

46s3 (55k)

The FOURTH issue is the one presently in use, and has the same design as the THIRD issue, only that it is fully embroidered and has a plastic back. Computer designed varieties exist. Current flaps are restricted to active dues-paying members, who may purchase one per lodge event (5/yr).

46c1	In 1988, a special chenille flap was issued in a limited edition of 72 patches that were individually numbered, with No. 1 being kept with the Lodge Archives.

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