Fig. 1: Taxide-D1-Front
- Cloth: Fine twill
- Embroidery: Cotton continuous >
Fig. 2: Taxide-D1-Reverse
- Back: Plain NO imprint with starch
Item Name: Taxidermy 1942 - 1945
Item ID: Taxide-D1
Collector Rating: 1
Requirements December 1941 until June 1953
1. Have a knowledge of the game laws in his State.
2. Properly prepare and label a study skin of: (a) a bird; (b) a small mammal.
3. (a) Present a satisfactory specimen of a bird or small mammal mounted by himself; or (b) Cure and mount properly for a rug or wall decoration a pelt of a fur-bearing animal.
4. (a) Explain at least three methods by which skeletons and skulls are prepared for museum purposes; (b) Prepare and present at least five labeled specimens of properly macerated and preserved skulls of birds or animals, each of different species.
Note: No specimen will be accepted which has not been captured and killed humanely so far as the Scout is responsible and none which has not been killed legally.