Telegraphist Khaki

Telegraphist Felt Scout Badge Khaki 1913 to 1928

The Telegraphist scout badge has the image of a Pole and Wires 

First Issued in 1913,

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

To earn the Telegraphist badge*

Must understand simple electric circuits; be able to send out and receive by Morse Key and Sounder, a message at the rate of 30 letters a minute; be able to explain construction of and do simple repairs to single needle telegraph instruments and understand the elementary principles of a wireless telegraphy instillation.

* The requirements did vary through the years in POR.