Collecting Badges

Metal Worker Blue

Metal Worker Blue

Metal Worker Felt Scout Badge Blue 1914 to 1928

First Issued in 1914,

This proficiency badge was worn on the right arm, starting from the cuff upwards in order of achievement.

To earn the Metal Worker badge*

Must-- 

(1) Make and repair some of the simpler tinware articles in common use.

(2) Chip and file small surfaces of cast iron.

(3)  Forge wrought iron to simple forms, viz., 8-hook, ring, staple, hold-fast, or pipe-hook.

(4) Forge and temper a drill or chipping chisel.

(5) Fit and braze two pieces of wrought iron together.

(6) Explain the names, uses and construction of metal work tools and apparatus in common use, and give reasons for shapes,  cutting-angles and tools. 

(7) Explain the composition and properties of soiders, fluxes and metals.

(8) Be familiar with ordinary workshop practices and processes.

* The requirements did vary through the years in POR.