Book Reader Blue

Book Reader Scout Badge Blue Woven and Bound 1934 to 1967

The Book reader was worn on the Right arm in between the shoulder and elbow.

A scout could not gain any more than 6 proficiency badges before gaining a First Class scout badge.

To earn this badge a scout must do the following 

Supply to the Examiner, previous to the test, a list of at least 12 books from those he has read during the previous 12 months.  " Discuss these books with the Examiner and explain why he read them, his order of preference with reasons, and answer questions on the contents of the books.  Explain how books should be cared for.