Collecting Badges

Prospector Khaki

Prospector Khaki

Prospector Felt Scout Badge Khaki 1912 to 1928

The Prospector has the image of an archaeologist's hammer. 

First Issued in 1912,

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

To earn the Prospector badge*

Must have a general knowledge of the various periods of the formation of the earth’s crust, and which are water-bearing rocks. Must understand stratification dip and faults. Must be able to identify Twenty different minerals in their natural state; Twenty different fossils, and know to what period they belong.

* The requirements did vary through the years in POR.