SCOUT - PROFICIENCY BADGES - F's

F5

Fish & Wildlife
Introduced 1998

a. Circular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words

F5/1

Fish & Wildlife
Re-designed 2011

a. Circular, woven, bound, no words, 30 mm diameter

F6

Fisherman (Sea)
Introduced 1919
Discontinued 1930

Introduced as "Fisherman"; however, split in 1920 with this design used for "Sea Fisherman".

a. Circular, felt, no wording, background various colours

b. Circular, felt, "Boy Scouts"

F6/1

Fisherman (Inland)
Introduced 1919
Discontinued 1930

"Fisherman" split and new design used for "Inland Fisherman" in 1920 (see Angler).

a. Circular, felt, no wording, background various colours

b. Circular, felt, "Boy Scouts"

F7

Forest Conservationist
Introduced 1955
Discontinued 1968

a. Circular, ribbon, bound, "Boy Scouts"

b. Circular, embroidered, cut edge, "Boy Scouts"

F8

Forester
Introduced 1919

a. Circular, felt, no wording

F8/1

Forester
Redesigned 1923
Discontinued 1968

a. Circular, felt, no wording, background various colours

b. Circular, felt, "Boy Scouts"

c. Rectangular, ribbon, unbound, "Boy Scouts"

d. Circular, ribbon, bound, "Boy Scouts"

e. Circular, printed, "Boy Scouts"

f. Circular, embroidered, cut edge, "Boy Scouts"

F9

Forestry
Introduced 1998

a. Circular, embroidered, rolled edge, no words

F9/1

Forestry
Re-designed 2011

a. a. Circular, woven, bound, no words, 30 mm diameter

F10

Friend to Animals (originally called Farrier [for First Aid to Animals]
Introduced 1911
Discontinued 1968

Required: A scout must have a general knowledge of the anatomy of domestic and farm animals and be able to describe treatments and symptoms of the following: wounds, fractures, and sprains, exhaustion, choking, lameness. He must understand shoeing and shoes, and must be able to give a drench for colic.

a. Circular, felt, no wording, background various colours

b. Circular, felt, "Boy Scouts"

c. Rectangular, ribbon, unbound, "Boy Scouts"

d. Circular, ribbon, bound, "Boy Scouts"

e. Circular, printed, "Boy Scouts"

f. Circular, embroidered on melton, "Boy Scouts"

g. Circular, embroidered, cut edge, "Boy Scouts"