Scout badge
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Scout badges are worn on the uniforms of members of Scouting organisations across the world in order to signify membership and achievements. There is a great variety of badges, not only between the different national Scouting organisations, but within the programme sections, as well.
Background
[edit]Almost all badges are now made from cloth and are sewn onto the uniform shirt. In general, there are four types of badges worn by members of Scouting
- Group identity - Scouts belong to sub-divisions within their national organisations, and wear badges which identify which Scout Groups, Scout Districts, Scout Councils, or other divisions;
- Progressive awards - each section of Scouting has a number of long-term award programmes which reward the core principles of Scoutcraft, service, and adventure[1]
- Activity or proficiency awards - Scouts are able to undertake a large number of activities and, on completion of set criteria, are awarded recognition for these activities
- Special/event badges - from time to time, Scouts are able to wear special event badges, for example, to celebrate the Scouting 2007 Centenary
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Green, Clarke (2012-11-15). "First Class Rank in the First Year?". ScoutmasterCG. Retrieved 2012-11-15.