PART
X.
DECORATIONS
AND AWARDS.
DECORATIONS
AUTHORISED.
358.
No badge, cord, chevron, or other decoration may be worn on Scout
uniform, except:--
(1)
Those described elsewhere in POR.
(2)
Ribbons of the following: King's medals, war medals, decorations and
orders, except when attending an Armistice Day Memorial Service, when such
medals may be worn.
(3)
Ribbons of decorations conferred by foreign Governments; decorations
conferred by foreign Scout associations.
(4)
The St. John and St Andrew's Ambulance badges (senior course); the badges
(junior and senior) of the British Red Cross Society and of the Royal Life
Saving Society; and the badge of the Coast Life Saving Corps.
Worn on the right arm in the centre amongst the special proficiency
badges.
(5)
The Life Saving medals or the Order of St John, of the Order of St
Andrew, and of the Royal Humane Society. Worn
on the right breast above the line of the pocket.
(6)
The brassards of the St. John Ambulance Association, and of the Coast
Life Saving Corps. Worn on the left
arm whilst serving either body respectively.
(7)
Any badge issued under the authority of a Secretary of State for work on
munitions, service as a special constable or otherwise.
Worn where authorised by the Secretary of State.
(8)
The membership badge of the Scouts' Friendly Society.
Worn on the right breast above the line of the pocketr.
(9)
Badges of recognised Temperance Socieities.
Worn on the right breast above the line of the pocket.
Description
and background
359.
(i)
Service stars are of one type only in metal or cloth, but after the first
year, figures from 2 upwards
to indicate the number of years' service.
(ii)
They are made with yellow, green, or red cloth background to indicate
Cub, Scout, or Rover service, respectively.
(iii) They are worn with khaki or
blue background by Scouters and persons holding Non-executive or Honorary rank.
360.
Service stars are worn on the left breast pocket immediately above the
pocket, or with jerseys, in a similar position.
Scouts
361.
A Scout wears one star only to indicate his length of service in that
Section of the Group in which he is still serving.
It will have a background of the appropriate colour and will require to be
changed on the completion of each year's service so as to show the correct
figure.
Previous
service as a Cub
362.
A Scout who has previously been a Cub will continue to wear a star with
yellow background and appropriate figure showing his total service as a Cub, in
addition to the star with green background showing his Scout service.
Previous
service as Scout or Cub
363.
Similarly, a Rover will continue to wear a star with yellow background
showing any Cub service and a star with green background showing any Scout
service in addition to the star with red background showing his Rover service.
Scouters,
etc.
364.
(i)
The wearing of a Service star by a Scouter, a person holding
Non-executive or Honorary rank, or an Old Scout is optional.
(ii)
If such a person desires to wear a Service star, he must wear one star
only showing his whole period of service, both as a Scouter, or other such rank,
and as Scout. This star will be worn
with a background of khaki or blue as preferred, and will require to be changed
each year to show the appropriate figure.
(iii) A special form of Service
star without background may be worn for 25 years service.
Method
of reckoning
365.
(i)
Service of more than one kind, performed at the same time, may only be
counted for one star or background.
(ii)
Service is reckoned, in the case of Scouts, from the date of investiture;
in the case of Scouters, from the commencement of the probationary period; and
other ranks from the date of appointment.
366.
Where a year's service is composed of different kinds of service, not
performed at the same time, but for different periods, that service which is
performed for the longest period shall be reckoned as a complete year's service
for the purpose of Service stars.
367.
(i)
The reckoning of service for the purpose of Service stars and the
application of the above rules are generally not affected by any transfer.
(ii)
Service with recognised foreign associations may be counted.
(iii) Service with the Girl
Guides Association may be counted.
WOOD
BADGE
Conditions
of Award
368.
(i) The
Wood Badge is awarded to Scouters and persons holding Non-executive or Honorary
rank who complete satisfactorily the respective courses of training outlined in
the pamphlet "The Training of Scouters," in which are contained the
full particulars as to the conditions governing the issue of the badge.
(ii)
The Wood Badge remains the property of I.H.Q. and must be surrendered on
demand.
Description
369.
(i)
The Wood Badge consists of facsimiles of two of the beads forming the
necklace originally belonging to Chief Dinizulu which was captured by the Chief
Scout during the Zulu War.
(ii)
The Wood Badge worn by D.C.Cs. and Ak.Ls. is similar but with the
addition of two extra beads.
Method
of wear
370.
The Wood Badge is worn in uniform on a leather bootlace round the neck.
THANKS
BADGE
Description
371.
The Thanks Badge is composed of an Arrowhead set in a frame bearing the
words "Thanks Badge."
Scope
372.
It is primarily intended for presentation to those who are not active
Scouts or Scouters.
Conditions
373.
(i)
Subject to Rule 372, The Thanks Badge may be given by any Scout or
Scouter, provided he first obtains the approval of the
L.A.
or D.C., to any person who does a Scout a good turn.
(ii)
If the person to whom the badge is to be presented is connected with the
Movement in another
L.A.
, the approval of that
L.A.
or D.C. must also first be obtained.
Effect
374.
The holding of this badge does not confer membership of the Association.
Method
of wear
375.
The Thanks Badge is intended for wear in ordinary clothes and must not be
worn with uniform.
"CORNWELL
SCOUT" BADGE
Basis
of award
376.
(i)
The "Cornwell Scout" Badge is an exceptional award in respect
of pre-eminently high character and devotion to duty, together with great
courage, endurance or gallantry.
(ii)
A Certificate may be issued where the required standard for the badge is
not attained.
Recommendation
377.
Recommendation may be submitted through the usual channels, but only
exceptional cases should be put forward, and normally only Scouts over the age
of 14, or Rovers who have, in addition, an outstanding record of service and
efficiency will be considered.
Further
particulars
378.
Further particulars may be obtained on application to I.H.Q.
Method
of wear
379.
The badge is worn in uniform on the right breast above the line of the
pocket.
AWARDS
FOR GALLANTRY
380.
(i)
Awards for Gallantry are granted at the discretion of I.H.Q. to Scouts,
Scouters, persons holding Non-executive and Honorary ranks, and Old Scouts, and
also to Groups in cases of joint action, on the recommendation of the L.A.,
D.C., and C.C., application being made on Form H.
(ii)
In the case of an application for an award to a Commissioner, the
recommendation will be made by the C.C. only.
(iii) Applications must
incorporate a full account of the occurrence, with the evidence of eyewitnesses,
wherever possible.
(iv)
The application must not specify any grade of the award.
Grades
381.
The following awards are granted:--
(1)
Bronze Cross. Red Ribbon
The
highest possible award for gallantry, granted only for special heroism or
extraordinary risk.
(2)
Silver Cross. Blue Ribbon
(3)
Gilt Cross. Blue and red
vertical ribbon.
For
gallantry with moderate risk.
(4)
Bar. Bars to the above
Crosses may be granted for additional acts of gallantry.
(5)
Certificate. In cases which
do not justify the award of a Cross or Bar.
(6)
Letter of Commendation. In
cases which do not justify the award of
a Certificate.
Method
of wear
382.
Crosses are worn in uniform on the right breast above the line of the
pocket, except where awarded to a Group jointly, in which case the Cross may be
pinned to the Group flag.
Cloth
emblems
383.
Cloth emblems, with design of the colour of the ribbon, are issued with
Crosses for wear in uniform in the same position on occasions when it is not
convenient to wear the Cross itself.
Certificates
of award
384.
Certificates of Award are issued to accompany all Crosses and Bars.
AWARDS
FOR MERITORIOUS ACTS.
Application
and issue
385.
Awards for meritorious acts, not involving heroism or risk of life, are
applied for, and are issued to the same classes of persons, and in the same
manner, as laid down for Awards for Gallantry in Rule 380.
Grades
386.
One of the following awards may be granted according to the circumstances
of the case:--
(1)
Medal of Merit. Green Ribbon.
(2)
Bar to the Medal of Merit. Green
ribbon.
(3)
Certificate of Merit.
(4)
Letter of Commendation.
Method
of wear
387.
The Medal of Merit is worn in uniform on the right breast above the line
of the pocket, except where granted to a Group jointly, in which case, it may be
pinned to the Group flag.
Cloth
Emblem
388.
The cloth emblem with the design in green is issued with the Medal for
wear in uniform in a similar position on occasions when it is not convenient to
wear the medal itself.
Certificate
of Award
389.
A Certificate of Award is issued to accompany the Medal of Merit.
AWARDS
FOR GOOD SERVICES.
Application
and issue
390.
(i)
Awards for especially good work for the Movement ae made to Scouters and
persons holding Non-executive or Honorary rank at the discretion of I.H.Q., on
the recommendation of the L.A. or its Chairman, the D.C. and C.C., application
being made on Form I.
(ii)
In the case of an application for an award to a Commissioner, the
recommendation will be made by the C.C. only.
(iii) The application must
contain a full statement of the work and must show, unless the case is an
exceptional one, service of outstanding character in one of the categories
mentioned in paragraph (i) for at least the period specified in Rule 391.
Grades
391.
One of the following awards may be granted according to the circumstances
of the case:--
(1)
Medal of Merit. Green ribbon.
At
least seven year's service.
(2)
Bar. A Bar to the Medal of
Merit may be awarded for not less than five year's additional service of similar
character.
(3)
Certificate of Merit
(4)
Letter of Commendation.
Method
of wear, etc.
392.
The conditions relating to the Medal of Merit for Good Service in respect
of:--
(1)
Method of wear,
(2)
Cloth Emblem,
(3)
Certificate of Award
Are
the same as set out in Rules 387-389
SILVER
ACORN AND SILVER WOLF
Conditions
of grant
393.
(i)
The Silver Acorn is an award for specially distinguished services.
(ii)
The Silver Wolf is an award for services of the most exceptional
character, normally of national or international importance.
(iii) They are only granted at
the discretion of the Chief Scout, but C.Cs. and Oversea Chief Scouts may submit
recommendations to I.H.Q.
(iv)
A list is published in "The Scouter" in connection with
St. George's
Day each year. Recommendations as
above should be submitted so as to reach I.H.Q. not later than the end of
February.
Method
of wear
394.
(i)
The Silver Acorn is worn in uniform on a yellow ribbon on the right
breast above the line of the pocket.
(ii)
The Silver Wolf is worn in uniform as an order round the neck on a green
and yellow ribbon.
Cloth
emblem
395.
Cloth emblems, with a design in yellow for the Silver Acorn and in green
and yellow for the Silver Wolf, are issued for wear in uniform on the right
breast above the line of the pocket on occasions when it is not convenient to
wear the decoration itself.
