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 |