Patches
Ifthere is one thing about the uniform that is confusing it is certainlyall the patches. Hopefully the following information will help!
The Pack will provide all rank badges, special award badges, activity badges, belt loops and sports pins.
Right sleeve:
American Flag: Ared, white, and blue embroidered American Flag emblem for all members.Worn by all Cub Scouts. Centered directly below the shoulder seam, it isstandard issue on all Scouting uniforms.
Den Numerals: Agold numeral embroidered on navy blue background. Worn by Cub Scoutsand Webelos Scouts centered and touching the bottom of the U.S. flag.
Quality Unit Award: If earned, the top of that patch goes 4" from the top of the shoulder seam.
Webelos Colors: Green,red, and gold streamers on a blue metal bar. A Pack option for wear byWebelos Scouts. Worn on the right sleeve immediately below and touchingthe U.S. flag. It covers the den (patrol) emblem and Quality Unitinsignia. If den number is worn, Webelos colors are worn under andtouching the Den number. If colors are worn, activity badges are worn onthe streamers.
Left sleeve:
Council Patch: Acouncil shoulder patch emblem is worn by all Cub Scouts directly belowthe shoulder seam. This emblem is unique to the BSA council hosting yourCub Scout Pack..
Pack Numerals: Awhite numeral embroidered on red background. Worn by all boys and packleaders directly below council patch. When the veteran unit bar is worn,the Unit Numerals are worn just below, and touching it.
Left pocket:
World Crest: TheWorld Crest emblem should be worn by all youth and adult leaders. The1-1/2" diameter badge is white on a violet background. It contains abasic fleur motif encircled by a rope tied with a reef or square knotsymbolizing the unity and brotherhood of the World Organization of Scouting Movement (WOSM)throughout the world. The emblem should be worn centered horizontallyabove the left pocket, and placed vertically between the left shoulderseam and the top of the pocket.
Rank badges: Wornas pictured, with the Bobcat at the 12 o'clock position, Tiger badge at6 o'clock, Wolf at 9 o'clock and bear at 3 o'clock. If the Webelosbadge is earned, the triangle-shaped badge may replace the Tiger badgeat 6 o'clock. The tan oval-shaped Webelos badge if worn on the khakicolored uniform replaces all other rank badges.
Arrow points: Goldor silver embroidered arrow-shaped cloth badges earned during the Wolfand Bear elective program. A Gold Arrow Point is earned by completingthe first ten projects in the Wolf or Bear book. Only one gold arrowpoint may be earned during the Wolf year, and one during the Bear year.Worn 3/4" below and centered under the current rank badge (Wolf andBear). Silver Arrow Points are earned by completing ten additionalprojects from the Wolf or Bear book (after earning the Gold ArrowPoint). A Wolf or Bear Cub Scout may wear as many Silver Arrow Points ashe can earn. Worn in rows of two below, centered, and touching the GoldArrow Point or previously earned Silver Arrow Points for each rank(Wolf and Bear).
Service stars:Gold metallic numbered star worn with colored background to indicateyears of service in Scouting. Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts wear star(s)with gold back ground, centered 3/8 inch above the on the left pocket.Boys who have been Tiger Cubs may wear the Tiger Cub service star withorange background on their Cub Scout uniform.
Arrow of Light: Agold design embroidered on a tan background with a blue border. Worn onthe left pocket flap centered over the button. This is the highestaward in Cub Scouting and the only Cub Scout badge that may be worn onthe Boy Scout uniform.
Religious emblems:Religious emblems earned by Cub Scouts or Webelos Scouts are worncentered above the left uniform shirt pocket. Medals are worn only onformal occasions such as official uniform inspections, blue and goldbanquets, troop courts of honor, etc. The religious emblem square knot,silver knot on purple background, is worn over the left pocket of theCub Scout uniform shirt by a Cub Scout who has earned his religiousemblem. To learn more about the specific requirements for theserecognitions and who to contact in your religious organization regardingthem, visit the BSA Religious Emblems pages.
Right pocket:
Theright pocket is reserved for temporary patches. Any insignia or patchauthorized by the local council for a particular purpose, such asScoutoramas, Cub Scout day camp, roundup programs, etc. worn by CubScouts and Webelos Scouts centered on the right pocket of the uniformshirt. Only one temporary patch in addition to the immediate recognition or compass point emblemmay be worn at a time. Additional temporary patches may be placed on ared vest that may be worn except during inspections, kept in a scrapbookor hung on a banner at home.
Outdoor Activity Award:Worn on the right pocket flap of the uniform shirt. Each successivetime the award is earned, a wolf track pin may be added to the flap.
Tiger Cub Strip:Cloth strip worn by boys to indicate prior membership in Tiger CubsBSA. Worn centered, below, and touching the right pocket and above therecruiter strip.
Recruiter Strip:Cloth strip presented to boys for recruiting another boy into theprogram. Worn by Cub Scouts and Webelos Scouts centered, below, andtouching either the right pocket, or centered, below, and touching theTiger Cub strip if applicable.