Collecting Badges

Electrician Khaki

Electrician Khaki

Electrician  Felt Scout Badge Khaki 1910 to 1928 

The Electrician scout badge has a picture of a Lightning flash. 

First Issued in 1910

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

To earn the Electrician badge*

Must make simple electro-magnet, repair blown fuses and broken electrical connections; have knowledge of the method of rescue and resuscitation of persons suffering from shock; elementary knowledge of the, action of simple battery cells and the working of electric bells and telephones. 

* The requirements did vary through the years in POR.