InsigniaAlphabetical listing of insignia
Please note that most boys will not have all of the patches/pins listed for their uniform! Feel free to skip over information on the awards which your Scout does not have. Or look it over to get an idea of what is available! More information on most of the awards is available on the Links page.
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Badges of: Identification Participation Recognition Rank Office
Uniform Inspection forms can be found here.
Academics and Sports Letter 
Academics Belt Loops 
Academics Pins
Arrow of Light Award 
Assistant Denner Braid 
Attendance Pin and Bar 
Bear Badge 
Bobcat Badge 
Compass Points
Compass Points Emblem 
Council Emblem or CSP 
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Den Chief Braid 
Den Number 
Denner Braid
Emergency Preparedness Award 
Gold Arrow Points 
Good Turn for America 
Immediate Recognition Totem 
Montana Council Emblem or CSP
Montana Council Round Patch
Outdoor Activity Award 
Pack or Unit Number 
Progress Towards Ranks Totem
Quality Unit Award 
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Recruiter Strip 
Religious Emblems 
Round Montana Council Patch
Segments 
Service Star 
Silver Arrow Points 
Sports Belt Loops
Sports Pins
Summertime Activity Pin 
Temporary Insignia 
Tiger Cub Badge 
Tiger Cub Totem 
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Webelos Badge 
Webelos Colors 
Webelos Den Emblem 
Wolf Badge 
Wolf Track Pin 
World Conservation Award 
World Crest 
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Badges of Identification:
World Crest: The World Crest emblem should be worn by all youth and adult leaders. The 1-1/2" diameter badge is white on a violet background. It contains a basic fleur motif encircled by a rope tied with a reef or square knot symbolizing the unity and brotherhood of the World Organization of Scouting Movement (WOSM) throughout the world. The emblem should be worn centered horizontally above the left pocket, and placed vertically between the left shoulder seam and the top of the pocket.
Montana Council Emblem: A council shoulder patch (CSP) emblem is worn by all Cub Scouts directly below the shoulder seam on the left sleeve. Note: if your son earns a special CSP through his popcorn sales, it may be worn in place of the standard CSP!
Pack 15: Pack or Unit Numbers are white numbers embroidered on red background. They are worn by all boys and pack leaders directly below council patch on the left sleeve.
Den Number: Den numbers are gold numbers embroidered on navy blue background. They are worn by Cub Scouts centered and touching the bottom of the U.S. flag on the on the right sleeve.
Webelos Den Emblem: Webelos dens may have a name and wear a den emblem instead of a den numeral, but they are still a Cub Scout den. This emblem can be worn by Webelos Scouts centered and touching the bottom of the U.S. flag on the on the right sleeve of the khaki uniform.
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Badges of Participation:
Round Montana Council Patch: Centered on the back of the vest for segments to circle.
Service Star: Gold metallic numbered star worn with colored background to indicate years of service in Scouting. Cub Scouts wear their star with a gold back ground, centered 3/8 inch above the left pocket. Only one star, indicating total years of service, is worn for each level (Cubs, Boy Scouts, Venturing, etc.). Note: For more information on Service Stars, visit Mike Walton's definitive source... Year Pins & How to Wear 'em!
Quality Unit Award: Embroidered cloth strip worn by boys and leaders in packs who meet the criteria. Worn centered on the right sleeve, 4 inches below the shoulder seam. Note: Only the most recent award may be worn.
Summertime Activity Pin: A gold sunburst pin given to Cub Scouts in packs earning the National Summertime Pack Award. Boys must participate in all three summer pack activities to be eligible for the award. Worn centered on the right pocket flap of the uniform shirt between the top edge and the button. It can be earned up to five times, with the pins worn in a row centered on the pocket flap. Note: If the Scout has also earned the Outdoor Activity Award, the Summertime pin(s) should be worn centered above the "Boy Scouts of America" strip.
Temporary Insignia: Any insignia authorized by the local council for a particular purpose, such as Klondike, Pinewood Derby, Cub Scout day camp, popcorn sales, etc. worn by Scouts centered on the right pocket of the uniform shirt. Only one temporary patch in addition to the immediate recognition (totem) or compass point emblem may be worn at a time. Additional temporary patches may be placed on a red vest that may be worn except during inspections.
Segments: These are the little patches you sew on the back of the red vest. They are earned at home and at den/pack/district functions. They are not required for rank advancement. Tigers do not earn segments in our pack. Here is the segment list for 2009-10.
Attendance Pin and Bar: A gold-colored pin worn to recognize good attendance at den and pack meetings and activities. Year bars are attached to the first year bar and pin for subsequent years. Worn centered above the left pocket.
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Badges of Recognition:
Tiger Cub Totem: A plastic recognition device that is awarded to the Tiger Cub after satisfying certain requirements. Worn on the button of the right shirt pocket, the front side of the totem is emblazoned with a tiger paw print. The lower end of the totem includes space for four strands for totem beads. A boy earns totem beads by working on the five Tiger Cub achievements. Worn throughout the Tiger year.
Immediate Recognition or Progress Towards Ranks Totem: Blue, white, and yellow Cub Scout diamond with the words, "Progress Toward Ranks." Worn on the button of the right shirt pocket. A yellow bead is presented for each three Wolf achievements earned until all four beads are earned and the boy is eligible to receive the Wolf badge. Red beads are presented for each three Bear achievements earned. Cub Scouts may continue to wear this emblem after ranks are earned until they become Webelos Scouts.
Webelos Colors: Green, red, and gold streamers on a blue metal bar. A Pack option for wear by Webelos Scouts. Worn on the right sleeve immediately below and touching the U.S. flag. (It covers the den emblem and Quality Unit insignia.) If den number is worn, Webelos colors are worn under and touching the Den number. If colors are worn, activity badges are worn on the streamers.
Compass Points Emblem: Blue, red, and gold embroidered emblem attached to the button of the right shirt pocket. Presented to a Webelos Scout who earns four activity badges in addition to those earned for the Webelos badge (total of seven). Compass point pins (referred to as devices) may be earned for each four additional activity badges earned, and are worn, in any order, affixed in the "E", "S", and "W" positions of the compass points emblem.
Academics and Sports Belt Loops: The first award for completing requirements in the Academics & Sports program, belt loops may be worn on the Cub Scout belt. The blue Cub belt may continue to be worn with the Webelos uniform.
Academics and Sports Pins: Once the boy has earned the belt loop, he may choose to stop; however, some boys will want to continue with the activity. A Tiger Cub, Cub Scout, or Webelos Scout may complete additional requirements to earn a pin. Pins may be worn on the Cub Scout Academics and Sports letter which can be sewn to a patch vest or sweater. Pins are not a part of the Cub Scout uniform. They are for civilian wear only.
Academics and Sports Letter: The Academics and Sports letter, "C", is available to boys for displaying Academics and Sports pins that Tiger Cubs, Cub Scouts, and Webelos Scouts earn. The letter, representing "Cub Scouts," can be worn on a sweater or jacket, or displayed or framed. It does not go on the uniform. The letter is awarded with the first Academic or Sport pin that a boy earns.
Good Turn for America Patch: Good Turn for America badges (and year segments) go together on the vest. See this site for more information about the Good Turn program.
World Conservation Award: Giant panda on violet Scout trefoil, violet trim, gold background. Two-inch embroidered emblem, worn as temporary patch, centered on right pocket.
Recruiter Strip: Cloth strip presented to boys for recruiting another boy into the program. Worn by Scouts centered, below, and touching the right pocket.
Emergency Preparedness Award: An Emergency Preparedness pin may be worn on civilian clothing or on the uniform, centered on the left pocket flap. The award may be earned more than once; for instance, as a young person advances through the ranks and is capable of more complex preparedness activities, but only one pin may be worn.
Outdoor Activity Award: The first time the award is earned, the boy will receive the pocket flap award, which is to be worn on the right pocket flap of the uniform shirt. Each successive time the award is earned, a wolf track pin may be added to the flap. Leaders should encourage boys to build on skills and experiences from previous years when working on the award for a successive year.
Religious Emblems: Religious emblems earned by Scouts are worn centered above the left uniform shirt pocket.
Medals are worn only on formal occasions such as official uniform inspections, blue and gold banquets, troop courts of honor, etc.
The religious emblem square knot, a silver knot on purple background, is worn over the left pocket of the Cub Scout uniform shirt by a Cub Scout who has earned his religious emblem. Square knots are directional and should be placed with the loop on the left (when looking at the uniform). Religious Emblems may be earned at different levels (Cubs, Webelos, Boy Scouts) so a knot device is added to the square knot to indicate the program phase where the knot was earned. Scouts do not wear more than one religious emblems square knot, but they may have up to 4 devices on the knot. Religious emblems square knots may be transferred to the Boy Scout uniform.
The Religious Emblems are earned through your church, but are also recognized by Scouting. To learn more about the specific requirements for these recognitions and who to contact in your religious organization regarding them, visit the BSA Religious Emblems pages.
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Badges of Rank:
Bobcat Badge: A diamond-shaped cloth badge, gold and black embroidered on light blue background with gold trim. Worn on the left pocket, in the 12 o'clock position.
Tiger Cub Badge: A diamond-shaped cloth badge, orange and black embroidered on orange background with gold trim. Worn on the left pocket, in the 6 o'clock position.
Wolf Badge: A diamond-shaped cloth badge, black and gray embroidered on red background with gold trim. Worn on the left pocket, in the 9 o'clock position.
Gold Arrow Points: Gold embroidered arrow-shaped cloth badges earned during the Wolf and Bear elective program. A Gold Arrow Point is earned by completing the first ten projects in the Wolf or Bear book. Only one gold arrow point may be earned during the Wolf year, and one during the Bear year. Worn 3/4" below and centered under the rank badge (Wolf or Bear) for which it was earned.
Silver Arrow Points: Silver embroidered arrow-shaped cloth badges earned during the Wolf and Bear elective program. Each Silver Arrow Point is earned by completing ten additional projects from the Wolf or Bear book (after earning the Gold Arrow Point). A Wolf or Bear Cub Scout may wear as many Silver Arrow Points as he can earn. Worn in rows of two below, centered, and touching the Gold Arrow Point or previously earned Silver Arrow Points for the rank (Wolf or Bear) for which it was earned.
Bear Badge: A diamond-shaped cloth badge, brown and black on green background with gold trim. Worn on the left pocket, in the 3 o'clock position.
Webelos Badge: A diamond-shaped cloth badge, gold and light blue embroidered on dark blue background with gold trim. Worn centered on the left pocket as shown in Insignia Guide. Webelos Scouts wear only the current badge of rank (Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, or Webelos badge.) Option: Webelos Scouts who have not earned the Tiger Cub rank may wear all rank badges earned with diamond-shaped Webelos badge.
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An oval-shaped cloth badge, gold and light blue embroidered on khaki background with khaki trim. Worn centered on the left pocket, with no other rank patches.
Arrow of Light Award: A gold design embroidered on a tan background with a blue border. Worn on the left pocket flap centered over the button. This is the highest award in Cub Scouting and the only (non-religious) Cub Scout badge that may be worn on the Boy Scout uniform.
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Badges of Office:
Den Chief Braid: A blue and gold single-strand shoulder cord for den chiefs of Cub Scout dens or a blue, gold and red single-strand shoulder cord for den chiefs of Webelos dens. Either is worn suspended from the left shoulder and is removed when the term of office is completed.
Denner Braid: A gold double-strand shoulder cord worn on the left shoulder with cord suspended under arm. Worn only during term of office and removed when the term is completed. The tab may be worn without the cord to indicate previous service as a denner. Note: Webelos denners with the tan/olive uniform wear the cord, without the tab, under the left epaulet.
Assistant Denner Braid: A gold single-strand shoulder cord worn on the left shoulder with cord suspended under arm. It is also removed when the term of office is completed. Note: Webelos assistant denners with the tan/olive uniform wear the cord, without the tab, under the left epaulet.
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