Basket Maker Blue

Basket Maker Felt Scout Badge Blue 1913 to 1928

The Basket Maker badge was also known as the Basket Worker. It has a picture of a Basket. 

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.