Explorer Khaki

Explorer Scout Badge Woven and Bound 1934 to 1967

The Explorer Badge was worn on the Right arm in between the shoulder and elbow, the Explorer badge was withdrawn between 1947 to 1959 

To earn this badge a scout must do the following* 

Have a thorough knowledge of:

(1)   Either have thoroughly explored within a period of 12 months an area of at least three miles radius )preferably round his home or  HQ) for one of the following specific objects :  Tracing out all footpaths, bridle paths and water ways shown on past and present maps, and reporting on their present existence and condition. 

(2)   Preparing a full report on the industries of the locality, the nature of its agriculture, making an approximate estimate of the amount of arable land and land under pasture, and the use to which it is put. 

(3)   Making a full report on the history of the area, giving particulars and history of any antiquities or places of special interest and the extent to which it is disfigured by advertising, etc.  Preparing a report on the trees, flowers, birds and animals common to the area.

(4)    Or have a sound knowledge of not less than five miles of a navigable river or canal, including knowledge of tides, channels, shoals or mud banks, where tides are strongest, mooring places, local rules and customs, including local “rule of the road” and Conservancy regulations affecting use of the waterway by Scouts (e.g., restrictions of bathing, prevention of river pollution), and know where special dangers (if any) exist.  Know of two camping sites adjacent to mooring places within the area, with names and addresses of owners and where drinking water and supplies are obtainable.     

*The Requirements for each badge varied through issues of POR.