Collecting Badges

Marksman Blue

Marksman Blue

Marksman Felt Scout Badge Blue 1910 to 1928

The Marksman badge has a image of crossed guns. 

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 Marksman badge*

Must score 60 points out of possible 100, ?ring 20 rounds (in any position) at N.R.A. Standard Target, 200 or 100 yards open range or 200 yards target reduced for miniature ri?e 15 or 25 yards range; (Scoring: Bull 5; Inner 4; Magpie 3; Outer 2); and judge distances on unknown ground; (?ve trials up to 300 yards, ?ve between 300 and 600 yards); average error on ten trials not to be more than 25 per cent. 

* The requirements did vary through the years in POR.