Collecting Badges

Basket Maker Khaki

Basket Maker Khaki

Basket Man Felt Scout Badge Khaki 1913 to 1928

The Basket Maker Badge was also know as Basket Worker. The badge had an image of a circular basket on the front. 

First Issued in 1913

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

To Earn the Basket Maker Badge*

Must have a general knowledge of the raw material used in one or other of the branches covered by the Badge. He must know where that raw material is obtained / and how prepared for working, and must produce an article of practical use in either basket, cane, rush or straw work, made entirely by himself. 

 

* The requirements did vary through the years in POR.