Cambridge District Scout Archive
This is set of pages on some of the very many Proficiency/ Activity badges available since the start of Scouting. When I can work out how to format the information I will attempt to present a full list with dates.
The list below is a composite and covers the badge issues and rebranding of 1908, 1908 – 1928, 1928 – 1929, 1929 – 1934, 1934 – 1969, War time issue, Revised badges 1946, 1947 – 1958, Senior Scout 1958 – 1964 and 1964 – 1967, 1967 – 1971. 1971 – 1981, 1981 – 1991, 1991 – 2001, 2002+.
Some badges have been available throughout: Artist, Athlete, Camper, Cook/Chef, Cyclist, Interpreter, Musician, Horseman, Photographer, Swimmer,
Some badges morphed between names implying a continuity that was not always there. A soft rebranding (Cook to Chef) may have changed little, a hard switch (Electrician to Electronics) significantly changes the focus.
The list is very likely to be incomplete.
JWR Archivist Feb 2020
| Administrator |
| Advanced Cyclist |
| Advanced Pioneer |
| Advanced Skier |
| Advanced Swimmer |
| Aeronautics |
| Aircraft Modeller |
| Aircraft Constructor |
| Airman |
| Air Apprentice |
| Air Mechanic |
| Air Glider |
| Air Navigator |
| Air Observer |
| Air Instructor |
| Air Researcher |
| Air Spotter |
| Ambulanceman |
| Angler |
| Archaeologist |
| Artist |
| Arts Enthusiast |
| Astronomer |
| Astronautics |
| Athlete |
| Athlete stage 2 |
| Senior Athlete |
| Aviation Skills |
| Aviation Skills Advanced |
| Aviation Skills Basic |
| Backwoodsman |
| Bandsman |
| Basketmaker |
| Basketman |
| Beekeeper |
| Bellringer |
| Senior Bellringer |
| Bird Warden |
| Blacksmith |
| Boatsman |
| Boatman instructor |
| Bookbinder |
| Bookreader |
| Bookman |
| Boatswains Mate |
| Boatswain |
| Bugler |
| Camera Man |
| Camp Cook |
| Camp site service |
| Camp Instructor |
| Camp Warden |
| Camper |
| Campsite Services |
| Canoeist |
| Canoe Instructor |
| Master Canoeist |
| Carpenter |
| Caver |
| Cave Explorer |
| Chef |
| Circus Skills |
| Civics |
| Civil Defence |
| Clerk |
| Climber |
| Coast guard |
| Collector |
| Communicator |
| Communicator Instructor |
| Community |
| Computor |
| Conservation |
| Conservator |
| Cook |
| Master Cook |
| Coxswains Mate |
| Coxswain |
| Craft |
| Craftsman |
| Cyclist |
| Dairy,man |
| Debator |
| Designer |
| Dinghy Sailor |
| Dispatch Rider |
| Diver |
| DIY |
| Dragon Boating |
| Electronics |
| Electrician |
| Elementary Canoeist |
| Elementary Helmsman |
| Emergency Aid |
| Emergency Aid stage 1 |
| Engineer |
| Entertainer |
| Equestrian |
| Explorer |
| Senior Explorer |
| Faith |
| Farmer |
| Firefighter |
| Fire precaution |
| Firesafety |
| Fireman |
| First Aid |
| Fisherman |
| Folk Dancer |
| Forester |
| Friend to Animals |
| Gardener |
| Geologist |
| Geologist Instructor |
| Glider |
| Glider Pilot |
| Global Conservation |
| Guide |
| Gymnast |
| Handicraft |
| Handyman |
| Healthly man |
| Helmsman |
| Master Helmsman |
| Heritage |
| Hiker |
| Hikes away staged |
| Hillwalker |
| Hobbies |
| Horseman |
| Horticulturist |
| Information Technology |
| Instructor blank |
| Interpreter |
| Jobman |
| Joiner |
| Journalist |
| Junior Airman |
| Junior Seaman |
| Laundryman |
| Leading Airman |
| Leading Bandsman |
| Leading Piper |
| Leading Seaman |
| Leatherworker |
| Librarian |
| Lifesaver |
| Linguist |
| Local Heritage |
| Mapmaker |
| Map maker Instructor |
| master Airman |
| Marksman |
| Martial Arts |
| Mason |
| Master Airman |
| Master Seaman |
| Master at Arms |
| Messenger |
| Mechanic |
| Mechanic Instructor |
| Metalworker |
| Meterologist |
| Meterologist Instructor |
| Miner |
| Missioner |
| Model Maker |
| Mountaineer |
| Music maker |
| Musician |
| My Faith |
| Naturalist |
| Nautical Skills |
| Nautical Skills advanced |
| Nautical Skills Basic |
| Navigator |
| Nights Away staged |
| Oarsman |
| Observer |
| Observer Instructor |
| Orator |
| Orienteer |
| Orienteering |
| Parascending |
| Pathfinder |
| Philatelist |
| Photographer |
| Photographer Instructor |
| Physical Recreation |
| Pilot |
| Pioneer |
| Senior Pioneer |
| Pioneer Instructor |
| Piper |
| Plumber |
| Poultry Farmer |
| Power Coxswain |
| Printer |
| Prospector |
| Public Health |
| Public Relations |
| Pulling |
| Quartermaster |
| Rabbit Farmer |
| Race Helmsman |
| Racing Helm |
| Radio Communicator |
| Radio Mechanic |
| Reader |
| Rescuer |
| Rider |
| Rock Climber |
| Rope Spinner |
| Scribe |
| Scientist |
| Sea Fisherman |
| Seaman |
| Seamanship |
| Senior Airman |
| Senior Scout Instructor |
| Secretary |
| Senior Airman |
| Signaler |
| Leading Signaller |
| Skater |
| Skier |
| Skin Diver |
| Smallholder |
| Snowsports |
| Speaker |
| Speleogist |
| Sports |
| Sports Enthusiast |
| Sportsman |
| Stalker |
| Stamp Collector |
| Starman |
| Streetsport |
| Surveyor |
| Survival Skills |
| Swimmer |
| Swimming Instructor |
| Master Swimmer |
| Tailor |
| Telegraphist |
| Textile worker |
| Thrifty man |
| Tracker |
| Underwater swimmer |
| Venturer |
| Water Sports |
| Weatherman |
| Wirelessman |
| Woodman |
| Woodcraftsman |
| World conservation |
| World Friendship |
| World Faiths |
| Writer |
| Challenge Badges |
| Adventure |
| Community |
| Creative |
| Expedition |
| Fitness |
| Global |
| Outdoor |
| Outdoor Plus |
| Promise |
| Partnership |
| International |
| Faith |
| Environment |
