Other badges and scarves
10.16.1.1 The World Membership Badge
The World Membership Badge is the symbol of membership of world Scouting and of The Scout Association as a part of World Scouting.
The World Membership Badge is the property of the World Scout Bureau and it may only be used or worn as permitted in these rules.
A metal form of the World Membership Badge is available for members of the movement to wear with ordinary clothes.
10.16.1.2 The Scout Association Arrowhead Badge
The Arrowhead Badge is the symbol of The Scout Association and is part of The Scout Association’s Armorial Bearings.
The Arrowhead Badge may be worn on activity or special garments.
10.16.1.3 Identifying name tapes
The name of the Group, Explorer Unit, or Scout Network may appear in red, green, blue, white or yellow lettering on a single tape no more than 12mm deep on a green background.
The name of Sea and Air Scout Groups may appear in the same colours, but on a dark blue background.
10.16.1.4 Group, Unit or Network identifying badges
Group, Unit or Network badges bearing distinctive identifying emblems and/or lettering and of any size up to 50mm deep by 38mm wide may be worn after approval by the County Lead Volunteer to whom a drawing or specimen of the design must be submitted.
10.16.1.5 District and County identifying badges
District and County badges bearing distinctive identifying emblems and/or lettering and of any size up to 50mm deep by 38mm wide may be worn after approval by the County Lead Volunteer to whom a drawing or specimen of the design must be submitted.
A visual of all District and County badges should be submitted subsequently to UK Headquarters. Send to the Head of Brand and Ambassadors, Communications and Marketing Team at UK Headquarters.
10.16.1.6 Scotland identifying badge
A Scottish emblem consisting of a St Andrew’s Cross with the word “Scotland” below is authorised for wear on uniform by members in Scotland. It is worn at the top of the right shoulder, immediately below any Group name tape and above any District/Region(Scotland) badge.
10.16.1.7 Combined District and County identifying badges
A combined District and County badge bearing distinctive identifying emblems and/or lettering and of any size, rectangular in shape up to 50mm deep by 76mm wide may be worn after approval by the County Lead Volunteer to whom a drawing or specimen of the design must be submitted. The District section must be on the left side of the badge, and the District and County sections must be equal in width.
A manufactured example of all such District and County badges should be submitted subsequently to UK Headquarters. Send to the Head of Brand and Ambassadors, Communications and Marketing Team at UK Headquarters.
10.16.1.8 Sponsored Groups
Sponsored Groups may wear, as a Group badge, an appropriate badge produced by organisations approved as Sponsoring Organisations by UK Headquarters. The decision whether to wear such a Group badge is the responsibility of the Group Lead Volunteer in consultation with the Group Leadership Team and the Sponsoring Authority. Approval as in POR 10.16.1.4 applies.
10.16.1.9 Identifying Group scarves
Scarves worn by members of a Group as part of the appropriate uniform must all be of the same colour(s).
For Groups, the colour(s) are chosen by the Group Leadership Team, subject to the approval of the District Lead Volunteer.
10.16.1.10 Identifying Explorer Unit scarves
Explorer Unit scarf colours are chosen by the Explorer Unit members subject to the approval of the District 14-24 Team and the approval of the District Lead Volunteer.
10.16.1.11 Identifying Scout Network scarves
Scout Network scarf colours are chosen by the Scout Network members in the District with the approval of the District 14-24 Team and the approval of the District Lead Volunteer.
10.16.1.12 Vary identifying scarves within a District
Groups, Units and Scout Networks in the same District should wear scarves of different colours if possible.
10.16.1.13 Air Scout identification badges
An Air Scout identification badge may be worn by any member of an Air Scout Group.
Explorers, Scout Network members or adult members associated with an Air Scout Group may also wear the badge.
10.16.1.14 Royal Navy and Royal Air Force recognition scheme badges
Scouts, Explorers, Scout Network members and adult members in, or associated with, a Group, Explorer Unit or Scout Network which is recognised by the Royal Navy or Royal Air Force may wear the appropriate R.N. or R.A.F. Recognition Badge.
10.16.1.15 The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award badges
Cloth badges of The Duke of Edinburgh's Award are worn on uniform by youth members who are entitled to wear them.
Only the badge of the highest Award gained may be worn.
In the case of the Gold Award only, the badge may be worn on uniform by adults so entitled.
10.16.1.16 Occasional badges worn with uniform
Occasional badges in respect of national programmes, activities or events may be worn as directed and for such periods as decided by UK Headquarters.
Occasional badges for wear by members of a Group, a District, or a County in connection with a special gathering, camp, activity, or anniversary must be approved by the County Lead Volunteer to whom a drawing or specimen of the design must be submitted.
Such badges must not be worn after a period of three months from the date of the conclusion of the occasion unless exceptionally authorised by the County Lead Volunteer in respect of special circumstances for a further period not exceeding nine months.