Boy Scouts - Uniform

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c. 1950

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Overview

1. Cub Scout uniform top
2. Two sleeve cloth badges: "35th W.A. GROUP C.Y.O'CONNOR" and "Boy Scouts"
3. Boy Scouts badge. 1 Star metal badge.
4. Cap, Cub Scout. Fabric badge, 1 Star metal badge.
5. Label inside cap: The Green Crescent Cap. Manufactured by Philip Joseph & Son, Melbourne. 65/8. Unbreakable Peak. Guaranteed Quality. Improved Fitting
6. Cap, Boy Scouts. Fabric badge.
7. Label inside cap: Philip Joseph. Superior Quality. Name: Andrew Criddle. School: Morawa. Perfect Fitting - Flexite Peak. Pure Wool
8. Boy Scout belt.
9.. "Thanks Badge" (metal badge) - appreciation of Scouts to persons who are not members but who have been of service to Scouts.

Historical information

Cub Scouts is the section of Scouts Australia for boys and girls aged 8 to 11 (inclusive), often known simply as 'Cubs'. The Cub Scout section follows after Joey Scouts and is before Scouts. Cub Scouts wear a uniform shirt with navy blue panels, and yellow shoulders.
The motto is "Create the Path".

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Contextual information

The Boy Scouts motto is "Be Prepared." This motto emphasizes the importance of being ready in mind and body to fulfill one's duties and responsibilities. It has been a guiding principle for Scouts since the movement's inception and continues to be a cornerstone of Scouting today.

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Boy Scouts

Cub Scouts

Year

c. 1950

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Wednesday, 28 January, 2026

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