Patch Explanation

Uniform Patch Explanation Page

The following patches are worn on the uniforms of Cub Scouts from Bobcats through Webelos Scouts in Pack 41.

World Crest

This patch is worn by all Scouts and Leaders to signify membership of our program in the World Scouting Movement. This patch shows our brotherhood with millions of Scouts around the world.

This patch is worn centered above the left pocket in the middle between the top of the pocket and the shoulder seam.

US Flag

This patch is one that you shouldn't have to sew on! Most uniforms come with the flag already attached to the right sleeve. Some previously used uniforms may have it taken off but additional ones can be purchased at the Scout Store.

The Boy Scouts of America emblem over the right pocket is also attached to uniforms when purchased.

Den Number Strip or Patrol Emblem

This patch indicates the number assigned to the Den for which a Scout is a member. All Scouts and Den Leaders wear this emblem as part of the uniform.

Webelos Scouts (and Leaders) whose Den has chosen to use a Patrol Emblem for identification would wear the Patrol Emblem instead. There are numerous emblems available.

These emblems are worn on the right sleeve directly below the American Flag.

Indian Nations Council Patch

This patch is worn by all Scouts and Leaders to indicate the Council that represents their Pack. Each Council develops their own design although the shape and position on the uniform are the same. Our Council is the Indian Nations Council.

This patch is worn on the left sleeve just below the shoulder seam.

Pack 41 Numerals

This patch is worn by all Scouts and Leaders to signify membership in Pack 41. Made up of two individual numeral patches that are sewn on next to one another.

Unit numbers are worn on the left sleeve just below the council patch.

The following patches are Rank Badges and are earned as the Cubs progress through the Pack.

Tiger Cub Badge

The Tiger Cub badge is for boys who have completed all 15 parts of the five achievements, that is, five family activities, five den activities, and five Go See It outings.
It is worn on the left pocket.

Tiger Cub Belt Totem

A boy receives totem beads as he completes each part:

He earns a white bead for each required 'family activity' part he completes.
He earns an orange bead for each required 'den activity' part he completes.
He earns a black bead for each required 'Go See It' part he completes.

These beads go on the first three strands of the Tiger Cub belt totem. (The fourth strand is for Tiger Track beads which signify completed electives.)
It is worn on the belt.

Bobcat Badge

The first badge earned no matter what age the Cub is when he starts.

It is worn on the left pocket.

Wolf Badge

Is earned by boys who have completed first grade, or who are eight years old and have completed the 12 Wolf achievements.

It is worn on the left pocket.

Bear Badge

Can be earned by boys who have completed second grade, or who are nine years old. To earn the Bear badge, a boy must complete 12 of the 24 specified achievements listed below. He can select the ones he wants to do from four different groups: God, Country, Family, and Self.

It is worn on the left pocket.

Webelos Badge

Is for boys who have completed third grade, or who are ten years old. The Webelos rank is the first step in a boy's transition towards a Boy Scout troop.

It is worn centered on the left pocket.

Progress Towards Ranks

As a Wolf, when he completes any three achievements, his den leader can present the Progress Toward Ranks patch to him. It's a diamond with a plastic thong attached and a gold bead attached to one end. Each time the boy completes three achievements he will receive another gold bead. After he gets his fourth gold bead, he will receive his Wolf badge at a pack meeting.

As a Bear, red beads are presented for each three Bear achievements earned. After he gets his fourth red bead, he will receive his Bear badge at a pack meeting. Cub Scouts may continue to wear this emblem after ranks are earned until they become Webelos Scouts.

It is worn on the right shirt pocket.

Gold and Silver Arrow Points

A Wolf or Bear Cub Scout can pick any requirement he likes from the electives and do it. When he has completed ten elective requirements, he has earned his first Arrow Point - a gold one. Only one gold arrow point may be earned during the Wolf year, and one during the Bear year. It is worn 3/4" below and centered under the current rank badge (Wolf and Bear) as shown above.

After earning a Gold Arrow Point, a Cub may complete ten more requirements to earn a Silver Arrow Point. Under his Wolf or Bear badge, he may wear as many Silver Arrow Points as he earns. They are worn in rows of two below, centered, and touching the Gold Arrow Point or previously earned Silver Arrow Points for each rank (see above.)

Webelos Activity Badges and Webelos Colors

Webelos activity badges are sorted into five discipline-related groups. They are the Community Group, the Mental Skills Group, the Outdoor Group, the Physical Skills Group, and the Technology Group. Activity Badges can be displayed on the front of the Webelos cap or on the Webelos Colors.

The Webelos Colors are worn on the right sleeve immediately below the US Flag.

Compass Point Emblem and Compass Points

After you have earned the Webelos badge, you can earn the compass points emblem. It is awarded after you earn seven activity badges: four more in addition to the three you earned for the Webelos badge. Wear your compass points emblem attached to the button on the right pocket of your Webelos uniform shirt.
After you earn the compass points emblem, you'll receive a metal compass point for each four additional activity badges you earn. Pin these compass points on the emblem in the "E," "W," or "S" positions, in any order you choose.

Arrow of Light

After a boy has completed the fourth grade and earned the Webelos badge, the next step on the Webelos trail to becoming a Boy Scout is earning the Arrow of Light Award. This is the highest award a Cub Scout can earn, and is the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on the Boy Scout Uniform.

It is worn centered below left pocket.

The following patches are optional.

Universal Youth Religious Emblem

This knot may be worn by any Scout or Scouter that completed a religious emblem program as a youth member

For more information see the US Scout website

All Scouts and Scouters who received a religious emblem in their youth may wear the universal youth religious emblem square knot centered above the left uniform pocket flap, if it is the only knot.

World Conservation Badge

The Cub Scout version of the badge consists of a giant panda on violet Scout trefoil, violet trim, gold background The two-inch embroidered emblem is worn as temporary patch, centered on right pocket. This award can be earned only once while you are a Cub Scout. Requirements mandate participation in a Den or Pack conservation project and completion of the following:

Wolf Cub Scouts

Achievement 7 - "Your living World"

and all of the elective projects in 2 of the following:

Elective 13 - "Birds"

Elective 15 - "Grow something"

Elective 19 - "Fishing"

Bear Cub Scouts

Achievement 5 - "Sharing your world with wild-life"

and all of the elective projects in 2 of the following:

Elective 2 - "Weather"

Elective 12 - "Nature crafts"

Elective 15 - "Water and soil conservation"

Webelos Scouts

Forester Activity Badge

Outdoorsman Activity Badge

Naturalist Activity Badge

	Tiger Cub Badge The Tiger Cub badge is for boys who have completed all 15 parts of the five achievements, that is, five family activities, five den activities, and five Go See It outings. It is worn on the left pocket.
	Tiger Cub Belt Totem A boy receives totem beads as he completes each part: He earns a white bead for each required 'family activity' part he completes. He earns an orange bead for each required 'den activity' part he completes. He earns a black bead for each required 'Go See It' part he completes. These beads go on the first three strands of the Tiger Cub belt totem. (The fourth strand is for Tiger Track beads which signify completed electives.) It is worn on the belt.
	Bobcat Badge The first badge earned no matter what age the Cub is when he starts. It is worn on the left pocket.
	Wolf Badge Is earned by boys who have completed first grade, or who are eight years old and have completed the 12 Wolf achievements. It is worn on the left pocket.
	Bear Badge Can be earned by boys who have completed second grade, or who are nine years old. To earn the Bear badge, a boy must complete 12 of the 24 specified achievements listed below. He can select the ones he wants to do from four different groups: God, Country, Family, and Self. It is worn on the left pocket.
	Webelos Badge Is for boys who have completed third grade, or who are ten years old. The Webelos rank is the first step in a boy's transition towards a Boy Scout troop. It is worn centered on the left pocket.
	Progress Towards Ranks As a Wolf, when he completes any three achievements, his den leader can present the Progress Toward Ranks patch to him. It's a diamond with a plastic thong attached and a gold bead attached to one end. Each time the boy completes three achievements he will receive another gold bead. After he gets his fourth gold bead, he will receive his Wolf badge at a pack meeting. As a Bear, red beads are presented for each three Bear achievements earned. After he gets his fourth red bead, he will receive his Bear badge at a pack meeting. Cub Scouts may continue to wear this emblem after ranks are earned until they become Webelos Scouts. It is worn on the right shirt pocket.
	Gold and Silver Arrow Points A Wolf or Bear Cub Scout can pick any requirement he likes from the electives and do it. When he has completed ten elective requirements, he has earned his first Arrow Point - a gold one. Only one gold arrow point may be earned during the Wolf year, and one during the Bear year. It is worn 3/4" below and centered under the current rank badge (Wolf and Bear) as shown above. After earning a Gold Arrow Point, a Cub may complete ten more requirements to earn a Silver Arrow Point. Under his Wolf or Bear badge, he may wear as many Silver Arrow Points as he earns. They are worn in rows of two below, centered, and touching the Gold Arrow Point or previously earned Silver Arrow Points for each rank (see above.)
	Webelos Activity Badges and Webelos Colors Webelos activity badges are sorted into five discipline-related groups. They are the Community Group, the Mental Skills Group, the Outdoor Group, the Physical Skills Group, and the Technology Group. Activity Badges can be displayed on the front of the Webelos cap or on the Webelos Colors. The Webelos Colors are worn on the right sleeve immediately below the US Flag.
	Compass Point Emblem and Compass Points After you have earned the Webelos badge, you can earn the compass points emblem. It is awarded after you earn seven activity badges: four more in addition to the three you earned for the Webelos badge. Wear your compass points emblem attached to the button on the right pocket of your Webelos uniform shirt. After you earn the compass points emblem, you'll receive a metal compass point for each four additional activity badges you earn. Pin these compass points on the emblem in the "E," "W," or "S" positions, in any order you choose.
	Arrow of Light After a boy has completed the fourth grade and earned the Webelos badge, the next step on the Webelos trail to becoming a Boy Scout is earning the Arrow of Light Award. This is the highest award a Cub Scout can earn, and is the only Cub Scout badge that can be worn on the Boy Scout Uniform. It is worn centered below left pocket.