Where do Boy Scout nametag uniforms go?

The nametag is worn above the words “Boy Scouts of America” over the right pocket. If an interpreter strip is worn, the nametag goes above that. You’ll find the illustrations on pages 28, 46, 51, and 65 of the Guide to Awards and Insignia.

What is the order of Scout ranks?

A Scout can complete requirements for any other rank in virtually any order, but the ranks must be earned in sequence (Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life, and Eagle).

What is the rarest award in Boy Scouts?

The William T. Hornaday Award was created in 1915 to recognize major contributions to and service in environmental conservation, and is one of the rarest awards available in Boy Scouting.

What is Scout symbol called?

fleur-de-lis
As Scouting spread around the world so did the story of the iconic badges development. Its name changes depending on the country with some preferring the name arrowhead to fleur-de-lis with its traditional royal connections; others call it the fleur-de-lis due to the arrowheads military connections.

Are Scout patches iron on?

You can use an iron to attach a Boy Scout patch if you do not want to sew. You can iron Boy Scout patches on instead of sewing them on, and as long as the backing seals properly you will not have to worry about them falling off when the uniform goes through the laundry.

How are Scout groups numbered?

Initially, The Scout Association reserved registration numbers for troops or Groups not attached to a church, so a Scout Group attached to a church may have been registered as 7th Gloucestershire even though it was the first formed in the location.

Why do Scouts have fleur-de-lis?

Lord Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scouting movement, explained that the Scouts adopted the fleur-de-lis symbol from its use in the compass rose because it “points in the right direction (and upwards) turning neither to the right nor left, since these lead backward again.” The two small five-point stars stand …