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.