Handyman Khaki

Handyman Felt Scout Badge Khaki 1910 to 1928

The Handyman scout badge was also known as Job man and had a picture of a hammer and a brush. 

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 Handyman badge*

Must be able to paint a door or bath, whitewash a ceiling, repair  gas fittings, ball cocks, tap washers, sash lines,  window and door fastenings, replace gas mantles and electric light bulbs, hang pictures and curtains, repair  blinds, fix curtain and portiere rods, blind fixtures, lay carpets, mend clothing and upholstery, do small  furniture and china repairs, and sharpen knives.

* The requirements did vary through the years in POR.