Fig. 1: Marksm-AT1-Front
- Cloth: Heavyweight tan right twill
- Embroidery: Silk continuous
Fig. 2: Marksm-AT1-Magnified
- Design: 3 red rings embroidery angled downward left to right, 3 white rings embroidery angled upward left to right
Fig. 3: Marksm-AT1-Reverse
- Back: Black imprint
Item Name: Marksmanship 1920 - 1933
Item ID: Marksm-AT1
Collector Rating: 1
Pamphlets Used to Earn this Badge
Requirements December 1918 until August 1922
1. Know the Boy Scout marksmanship code and agree to follow same. (See page 55.)
2. Make not less than 38 points standing, out of a possible 50 points in ten shots; and 42 points prone, out of a possible 50 points in ten shots; or a total score of 80 points out of a possible 100, at a distance of fifty feet from the end of the rifle to the target. (See note 2 for conditions.)
3. Must produce evidence that all practice and the test have been conducted under a range officer whose appointment has been approved by the National Court of Honor.
(1) The Boy Scout Marksman Code
I hereby promise upon my honor NEVER to
1. Thoughtlessly point my gun at any human being under any circumstances.
2. Handle a fire-arm without first examining to make certain it is empty.
3. Load a fire-arm while persons are in front of me.
4. Shoot at or kill a harmless animal or bird for the mere pleasure of killing.
5. Skylark with fire-arms in hand or while engaged in target practice.
6. Engage in aiming and snapping the hammer except with the fire-arm pointed toward the target.
7. Shoot in the open without first taking every precaution for the safety of others.
8. Be unsportsmanlike when engaged in contests of skill with fire-arms.
9. Lay aside a fire-arm without cleaning after being used.
10. Take anything for granted and always bear the above rules in mind.
(2) Conditions
RIFLE: Any single-shot, 22-calibre rifle with sightings other than telescopic in front of firing pin, weighing not over ten pounds, recommended.
TARGET: Fifty-foot Junior Marksmanship target, two to five counts. These will be supplied through the courtesy of the National Rifle Association upon application to National Headquarters.
POSITION: Standing: All parts of the body to be free from artificial support.
Prone: Head toward target; forearm and rifle must be free from all artificial support. Use of strap allowed in the prone position only.
The use of official targets equivalent to the above is allowed.
Requirements August 1922 until November 1927
1. Know the Boy Scout marksmanship code and agree to follow same. 2. Make not less than 38 points standing, out of a possible 50 points in ten shots; and 42 points prone, out of a possible 50 points in ten shots; equaling a total score of 80 points out of a possible 100, at a distance of fifty feet from the muzzle of the rifle to the target. (See note 2 for conditions.)
3. Must produce evidence that all practice and the test have been conducted under a range officer whose appointment has been approved by the National Court of Honor.
(1) The Boy Scout Marksman Code
I hereby promise upon my honor NEVER to
1. Thoughtlessly point my gun at any human being under any circumstances.
2. Handle a fire-arm without first examining to make certain it is empty.
3. Load a fire-arm while persons are in front of me.
4. Shoot at or kill a harmless animal or bird for the mere pleasure of killing.
5. Skylark with fire-arms in hand or while engaged in target practice.
6. Engage in aiming and snapping the hammer except with the fire-arm pointed toward the target.
7. Shoot in the open without first taking every precaution for the safety of others.
8. Be unsportsmanlike when engaged in contests of skill with fire-arms.
9. Lay aside a fire-arm without cleaning after being used.
10. Take anything for granted and always bear the above rules in mind.
(2) Conditions
RIFLE: Any .22 caliber rim fire, weighing not over ten pounds.
SIGHTS: Any not containing glass.
TARGET: Fifty foot junior marksmanship target, 2 to 5 count. These may be obtained through the various ammunition manufacturers.
RANGE: Fifty feet from muzzle of rifle to target.
GUN SLING: Gun Sling may be used in connection with one arm only. It will not be placed around any other portion of the body. It may be attached only to the barrel and butt.
POSITIONS:
STANDING: Erect on both feet, all other portions of body free from everything. The hip rest position with elbow on hip and rifle resting on tips of fingers is authorized. The use of the belt to assist in holding the elbow in this position is prohibited.
PRONE: Body extended on the ground, head toward target, no portion of arms except the elbows shall rest upon the ground, floor, or any artificial support, rifle to be free from any artificial support.
Requirements January 1929 until April 1929
1. Know the Boy Scout Marksman's Code and agree to follow same.
2. Make not less than 76 points standing, out of a possible 100 points in ten shots; and 84 points prone, out of a possible 100 points in ten shots; equaling a total score of 160 points out of a possible 200, at a distance of fifty feet from the muzzle of the rifle to the target. (See note 2 for conditions.)
3. Produce evidence that all practice and the test have been conducted under a range officer whose appointment has been approved by the Local or National Council.
(1) The Boy Scout Marksman's Code
I hereby promise upon my honor NEVER to:
1. Thoughtlessly point my gun at any human being under any circumstances.
2. Handle a fire-arm without first examining to make certain it is empty.
3. Load a fire-arm while persons are in front of me.
4. Shoot at or kill a harmless animal or bird for the mere pleasure of killing.
5. Skylark with fire-arms in hand or while engaged in target practice.
6. Engage in aiming and snapping the hammer except with the fire-arm pointed toward the target.
7. Shoot in the open without first taking every precaution for the safety of others.
8. Be unsportsmanlike when engaged in contests of skill with fire-arms.
9. Lay aside a fire-arm without cleaning after being used.
10. Take anything for granted and always bear the above rules in mind.
(2) Conditions
RIFLE: Any .22 caliber rim fire, weighing not over ten pounds.
SIGHTS: Other than telescopic in front of firing-pin.
TARGETS: Fifty foot junior marksman target, 2 to 5 count. These may be obtained through the various ammunition manufacturers.
RANGE: Fifty feet from muzzle of rifle to target.
GUN SLING: Gun Sling may be used in connection with one arm only. It will not be placed around any other portion of the body. It may be attached only to the barrel and butt.
POSITION:
STANDING: Erect on both feet, all other portions of body free from everything. The hip rest position with elbow on hip and rifle resting on tips of fingers is authorized. The use of the belt to assist in holding the elbow in this position is prohibited.
PRONE: Body extended on the ground, head toward target, no portion of arms except the elbows shall rest upon the ground, floor, or any artificial support, rifle to be free from any artificial support. Use of sling allowed.
Requirements August 1929 until December 1933
1. Know the Boy Scout Marksman's Code and agree to follow same.
2. Make not less than 30 points standing, out of a possible 50 points in 5 shots; and 35 points prone, out of a possible 50 points in 5 shots; equaling a total score of 65 points out of a possible 100, at a distance of 50 feet from the muzzle of the rifle to the target. (See note 2 for conditions.)
3. Produce evidence that all practice and the test have been conducted under a range officer whose appointment has been approved by the Local or National Council.
(1) The Boy Scout Marksman's Code
I hereby promise upon my honor NEVER to:
1. Thoughtlessly point my gun at any human being under any circumstances.
2. Handle a fire-arm without first examining to make certain it is empty.
3. Load a fire-arm while persons are in front of me.
4. Shoot at or kill a harmless animal or bird for the mere pleasure of killing.
5. Skylark with fire-arms in hand or while engaged in target practice.
6. Engage in aiming and snapping the hammer except with the fire-arm pointed toward the target.
7. Shoot in the open without first taking every precaution for the safety of others.
8. Be unsportsmanlike when engaged in contests of skill with fire-arms.
9. Lay aside a fire-arm without cleaning after being used.
10. Take anything for granted and always bear the above rules in mind.
(2) Conditions
RIFLE: Any .22 caliber rim fire, weighing not over ten pounds.
SIGHTS: Other than telescopic in front of firing-pin.
TARGETS: Fifty foot official Boy Scout marksman target, 2 to 10 count.
RANGE: Fifty feet from muzzle of rifle to target.
GUN SLING: Gun Sling may be used in connection with one arm only. It will not be placed around any other portion of the body. It may be attached only to the barrel and butt.
POSITION--Standing: Erect on both feet, all other portions of body free from everything. The hip rest position with elbow on hip and rifle resting on tips of fingers is authorized. The use of the belt to assist in holding the elbow in this position is prohibited.
Prone: Body extended on the ground, head toward target, no portion of arms except the elbows shall rest upon the ground, floor, or any artificial support, rifle to be free from any artificial support. Use of sling allowed.