Fig. 1: Pionee-C4-Front
- Cloth: Lightweight tan right twill
- Embroidery: Cotton loop continuous
Fig. 2: Pionee-C4-Reverse
- Back: Plain NO imprint with starch
Item Name: Pioneering 1939 - 1943
Item ID: Pionee-C4
Collector Rating: 1
Pamphlets Used to Earn this Badge
Requirements January 1924 until December 1940. Between December 1940 and January 1, 1942 these requirements were optional
1. Tie twelve kinds of knots quickly and be able to splice rope.
2. Lash spars properly together for scaffolding.
3. Build a bridge or derrick (each) capable of supporting two hundred pounds in weight.
4. Make a camp kitchen.
5. Build a shack of one kind or another suitable for three occupants.
Requirements January January 1, 1942 until June 1953. Between December 1940 and January 1, 1942 these requirements were optional
1. Hand coil length of rope. Describe (a) kinds of rope, (b) care of rope, (c) weakening effect of knots.
2. Tie quickly 12 knots and hitches and explain their specific use in Pioneering.
3. Make a long, a short, and an eye splice.
4. Lash spars together properly using square, diagonal and sheer lashings.
5. (a) Build, without the use of nails, spikes or wire, a bridge or derrick (capable of supporting two hundred pounds in weight) or other practical pioneering project such as signal tower, monkey bridge, gateway; OR
(b) Build a shack of one kind or another suitable for three occupants.OR
(c) Using lashings only, make a model bridge at least 18 inches long, and explain the principles involved in its construction.