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Badges and emblems - how to wear

10.14.1.1 Squirrels joining Beavers 
When a Squirrel joins the Beaver Colony, they may continue to wear the Chief Scout's Acorn Award. This award must be removed when the Beaver gains the Chief Scout's Bronze Award. It is to be worn on the right breast (as illustrated in Positions of Badges on Uniform).  

10.14.1.2 Beavers joining Cubs 
When a Beaver joins the Cub Pack, they may continue to wear the Chief Scout’s Bronze Award. The award must be removed when the Cub gains their Chief Scout’s Silver Award. It is to be worn on the right breast (as illustrated in Positions of Badges on Uniform).  

10.14.1.3 Cubs joining Scouts 
When a Cub joins the Scout Troop, they may continue to wear their Chief Scout’s Silver Award. The award must be removed when the Scout gains their Chief Scout’s Gold Award. It is to be worn on the right breast (as illustrated in Positions of Badges on Uniform). 

10.14.1.4 Scouts joining Explorers 
When a Scout joins an Explorer Unit, they may continue to wear the Chief Scout’s Gold Award. The award must be removed when the Explorer gains the Chief Scout’s Platinum Award. It is to be worn on the right breast (as illustrated in Positions of Badges on Uniform). 

10.14.1.5 Explorers joining Scout Network 
When an Explorer joins the Scout Network, they may continue to wear the Chief Scout’s Platinum or Diamond Award or Queen’s Scout Award or King’s Scout Award badges. The Award must be removed when the next Award is gained. It is to be worn on the right breast (as illustrated in Positions of Badges on Uniform). 

10.14.1.6 Joining In, Participation and Moving On Awards 
Squirrels, Beavers, Cubs, Scouts and Explorers may also wear the current Joining In, Participation and Moving On Awards.  

10.14.1.7 Youth badges worn by adults 
The Explorer Belt and the badges for the King's Scout Award, Queen's Scout Award, Queen's Guide Award Badge and Scouts of the World Award may be worn on uniform by adults so entitled.