Miner Blue

Miner Felt Scout Badge Blue 1911 to 1928

The Miner badge has the image of a pick and shovel. 

First Issued in 1911,

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

To earn the Miner badge*

Have a general knowledge of one particular branch of the mining industry,-such as coal, iron, or other mineral, with the special dangers involved, and safe-guards against them, and must have worked below the surface for not less than six months.

* The requirements did vary through the years in POR.