Other Badges and Pins
Square Knot Insignia
The square knot device is displayed on the uniform to denote that the wearer has received the corresponding award. The award is usually in the form of a certificate and many awards also include a medallion or other memento. The Universal Youth Religious Emblem (shown left) may be worn by any Scout or Scouter that completed a religious emblem program as a youth member. All Scouts and Scouters who received a religious emblem in their youth may wear the universal youth religious emblem square knot centered above the left uniform pocket flap, if it is the only knot.
World Conservation Badge
The World Conservation badge consists of a giant panda on violet Scout trefoil, violet trim, gold background. The two-inch embroidered emblem is worn as temporary patch, centered on right pocket.
Service Stars
Gold metallic numbered star worn with colored background to indicate years of service in Scouting. Adult leaders wear a service star with a light blue background to indicate years of service as an adult leader in the Scouting program. Adults who were members as youth may wear multiple stars with different backings (orange for Tiger Cubs, gold for Cub Scouts, green for Boy Scouts, red for Explorers, brown for Varsity) or may combine all BSA tenure in a single star with a blue background. They are worn above the left pocket.
Temporary Insignia
Any insignia authorized by the local council for a particular purpose, such as Camporee, roundup programs, etc. worn by Scouts are to be centered on the right pocket of the uniform shirt. Only one temporary Patch may be worn at a time. Additional temporary patches may be placed on a red vest that may be worn except during inspections.
Recruiter Strip
Cloth strip presented to boys for recruiting another boy into the program. Worn by Scouts and is to be centered, below, and touching the right pocket.
Scout Patch Vest
All other patches are to be sewn onto a red patch vest. This includes all Camporee, sporting events, Troop outing, hiking, council sponsored event patches. The Varsity “C” letter can also be placed on the vest.
