Understanding the Symbolism Behind the World Scout Membership Badge
Explore the significance of the World Scout Membership badge, featuring insights on the purple background, encircling rope, reef knot, arrowhead design, and more. Discover the rich meanings hidden within this iconic emblem worn by 31 million Scouts worldwide.
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THE WORLD SCOUT MEMBERSHIP BADGE Scouts from around the World wear the membership badge; but do we know what it means? 31 million people in 216 countries are members
THE WORLD SCOUT BADGE
Why the purple background? A) Because it s a nice colour B) Because it was Lord Baden Powell s favorite colour C) Purple denotes leadership and service D) It makes the badges cheaper
The Encircling rope, what does this mean? A) It shows that Scouts like to tie knots B) Its to show that Scouts do a lot of camping C) It looks nice D) It symbolises the Unity and the family of the World Scout Movement
Why the reef knot? A) It can t be undone no matter how hard it is pulled is a symbolic of the strength of the World Scouting s unity and family B) Its an easy knot to learn C) Looks nice D) Easy to print on a badge
The parts of the Arrowhead design, what do these mean? A) Its for Beavers B) Its for the Cubs C) Its for the Scouts D) Its for the Explorers E) Its part of our promise, Duty (or Service) to others
The parts of the Arrowhead design, what do these mean? A) Its for Beavers B) Its for the Cubs C) Its for the Scouts D) Its for the Explorers E) Its part of our promise, Duty to self (following the Scout laws)
The parts of the Arrowhead design, what do these mean? A) Its for Beavers B) Its for the Cubs C) Its for the Scouts D) Its for the Explorers E) Its part of our promise, Duty to God
The two five pointed stars, what do these mean? A) These stand for truth and knowledge. B) The ten points represent the ten points of the original Scout law C) Its because all the leaders are stars D) Decoration
The band around the arrowhead, what does this mean? A) It goes around the arrowhead to show that The Scouts are a Worldwide organisation B) It means that we all act like Angels all the time C) It indicates the bond of the family of Scouting D) Because a triangle would look rubbish
So, can you remember?
