Pioneer Blue

Pioneer Felt Scout Badge Blue 1910 to 1928

The pioneer badge has the image of a pick and an axe. 

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 Pioneer badge*

Must show extra efficiency in the following: Fell a 9-inch tree or scaffolding pole neatly and quickly, Tie eight kinds of knots quickly in the dark or blindfolded. Lash spars properly together for scaffolding.  Build a model bridge or derrick. Make a camp kitchen. Build a hut of one kind or another suitable for three occupants

* The requirements did vary through the years in POR.