Telegraphist Blue

Telegraphist Felt Scout Badge Blue 1913 to 1928

The telegraphist badge has an image of 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.