Pioneer Khaki

Pioneer Scout Badge Woven and Bound 1934 to 1967

The Pioneer Badge was worn on right arm in between the shoulder and elbow.

The Pick axe badge was withdrawn in 1947, was brought back in 1958 with a Clove Hitch  

To earn this badge a scout must do the following* 

Have a thorough knowledge of:

(1) Show extra efficiency in the following: Fell a nine inch tree, or scaffolding pole of not less than 5-inch diameter, neatly and quickly. 

(2) Tie the following knots and understand their uses  thoroughly, in addition to the Tenderfoot and  Second Class knots : bowline on bight, cat’s paw,  double sheet bend, man harness knot, ma:-line or  lever hitch, draw or highwayman’s hitch, fisherman's bend or hitch. 

(3) Use the following lashings in the proper way: shear or round, figure of eight; and be able to lash a. block to a spar. 

(4) Build a model bridge or derrick.       

(5) Make a. camp kitchen, or a. raft that will carry him. 

(6) Build a camp shelter or hut of one kind or another suitable for three occupants.       

*The Requirements for each badge varied through issues of POR.