Patch Placement

Where do all the Additional Patches go?

This is a guide on where all aditional patches earned go.

We recommend the use of Badge Magic to make it easier to attach badges to uniforms, blankets, vests, jackets, backpacks, etc. Badge Magic is a “peel & stick” patch adhesive that will not to fall off in the wash process and will save you time.

Belt Loops	Permanently placed onto the official Cub Scout Belt
Crime Prevention Award Patch	Temporary Patch hung from Right Pocket button(only one Temporary patch allowed to be displayed)
Emergency Preparedness Pin	The pin may be worn on the uniform, centered on the left pocket flap.
Leave No Trace Patch	Temporary Patch hung or Sewn on Right Pocket(only one Temporary patch allowed to be displayed)
Outdoor Activity Patch	Permanent Patch Sewn on the Right Pocket Flap
Physical Fitness Patch	Temporary Patch hung or Sewn on Right Pocket(only one Temporary patch allowed to be displayed)
Recruiter Strip	Permanent Patch sewn below the right pocket
Religious Emblem Award	Pendant pinned above the left pocket on Formal Occasions onlySee Religous Emblems Program for more information
Sports and Academic Pins	Pinned to the Academic and Sports Letter Patch which does NOT go on the Uniform
Summertime Pack Award Pin	The pin may be worn on the uniform, pinned through the Outdoor Activity Patch
Whittling Chip Patch	Temporary Patch hung from Right Pocket button (only one Temporary patch allowed to be displayed)
World Conservation Patch	Temporary Patch hung or Sewn on Right Pocket (only one Temporary patch allowed to be displayed)
Youth Religious Award “knot” Patch	Permanent Patch sewn over the left pocket

All other Patches

Can be sewn to a Brag Vest, Blanket or any other display method. These patches do NOT go on the Uniform.

A traditional Brag Vest is Red and can contain patches from camps, events, services or any other place they are awarded.