Clerk Khaki

Clerk Scout Badge Woven and Bound 1934 to 1967

The Clerk was worn on the Right arm in between the shoulder and elbow.

A scout could not gain any more than 6 proficiency badges before gaining a First Class scout badge.

To earn this badge a scout must do the following *

(1) Pass tests in handwriting and hand printing; and write a letter from memory on a subject given verbally five minutes previously.

(2) Demonstrate knowledge of postal facilities, including postal and telegraph rates, telephone calls, including trunk, toll and personal.

 (3) Demonstrate the correct use of the telephone, including dial where applicable.

(4) Demonstrate the filing of Troop correspondence and use of street and telephone directories and other reference books.

 (5) Write a satisfactory report of a meeting, Troop camp, etc.

 (6) Keep a Patrol log satisfactorily for at least six months, and keep the Troop log for at least three months.       

*The Requirements for each badge varied through issues of POR