We’re sure your group loves to display the badges they have earned while part of a uniformed group. As your adventurers complete more activities and challenges, they’ll need to keep their uniforms topped up with all their latest achievements. Whether you’re looking for help on where to put scout badges, beaver badges, cub badges or guide badges, we’re here to help!
Where to put Scout badges
Are you wondering where to put scout badges? Not a problem! There are specific areas of a Scout’s uniform where badges should be placed, so let’s dive in.
Most of the badges that your group can work towards at PGL will be activity badges, and these are put on the left arm. Space on the left arm is reserved for activity badges and staged activity badges, such as Circus Skills, Camper, Fire Safety and more! Since some of these badges have numerous levels, only the highest-level badge earned should be worn on the sleeve for each activity.
Here is where to put scout badges on other areas of the uniform. These also apply to Cubs and Beavers:
Centre-left (left of the scarf)
- Occasional Badges
- Moving On Award
- Joining in Awards
- Membership Award
Left shoulder
- Wales Badge
Centre-right (right of the scarf)
- Union Flag
- Cornwell Scout Badge
- Gallantry/Meritorious Conduct/Chief Scout’s Personal Award/Commissioner’s Commendation Awards
- YouShape Award
- Challenge Awards
Right shoulder
- Wales Badge
Right arm
- Group Name Tape
- Northern Ireland Badge
- Scotland Badge
- District Badge
- County/Area/Region Badge
- Group badge (if not worn on scarf)
- Patrol Badge
- Leadership Stripe
Where to put Beaver Scout badges
With Beaver Scouts, the badge placement is pretty much identical to Scouts, the right arm is where to put Beaver Scout badges for completing activities, with the badges listed above staying in the same place.
There may be fewer badges or types of badges that can be earned at Beavers compared to Scouts, but that doesn’t mean your group can’t keep their blue uniform filled with their latest achievements!
Where to put Cub Scout badges
And guess what? Cub Scouts is the same too! At PGL, we love to see the collection of badges that your groups have earned, and we want to help them gain even more! There are plenty of badges that your unit can earn at Cubs, and the uniform and badge placement allows kids to show their individuality.
Where to put Guide badges
With Guides, there are many badges that can be shown off for all to see on the uniform: Promise badges, Interest badges, awards and skill builders. Here is where to put Guide badges on the uniform:
Promise badges
All of your Guides’ promise badges should be placed in the centre left of their uniform, close to the heart. It’s a fitting place for this kind of badge!
Interest badges, awards and skill builders
The best thing about these badges is that your Guides can choose where they would like to place these badges. Whether they’d like them at the bottom of their dress or dotted around their uniform top, it’s completely up to them.
Book your uniformed group adventure with PGL!
Now you know exactly where to place your group’s badges once they’ve completed a challenge! If you’re not already heading on a group residential trip with PGL, then take a look at what we have to offer. We have a range of trips to choose from, including Girlguiding residentials, Scout residentials, Youth Club & Trust residential, Other Uniform residentials and many more!
If you have any questions, get in touch with our friendly and experienced team today. They’ll be more than happy to help!
