The Thanks Badge

11.3.1.1 Introduction 

1. The Thanks Badge is the means of expressing the appreciation of Scouts to persons who are not members but who have been of service to Scouts.  
2. There are no restrictions on who may award the Thanks Badge, and who it may be awarded to, other than it only being an award for non-members. 
3. The award is a metal badge which is for wear with ordinary clothes.   
4. Award of the Thanks Badge does not confer membership of the Scouts on the recipient.  

11.3.1.2 Supply 
The badge is available to purchase from Scout Store.