lars471 10 Posted October 11, 2009 Share Posted October 11, 2009 A couple years ago I went to Philmont and got the "Duty to God" award: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philmont_Scout_Ranch#Awards. I like the patch, and I was wondering if anyone knew if there is a place for it on the uniform/sash. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
SSScout 1616 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Scoutson did not mention this when he returned from P/M. Handsome patch. I would suggest two things. First, call and ask P/M. Second, I would treat it as a "tempo" patch, which means that it can be worn on the right uni pocket, OR on the back of the MB sash, OR (perhaps... depends on the proximity of the unipolitzie) on your red shirtjac. Mucho congrats. Dis the rest of your crew earn it also? Link to post Share on other sites
lars471 10 Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 Thanks. I was chaplain's aid so I made sure everyone got it. I was the only one who bought the patch though. =) Link to post Share on other sites
John-in-KC 311 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 It's a temporary, as far as the insignia guide goes. If your Troop has non-standard customs, like the back of the MB sash is your own space, then that's your own decision. For years, I have patches like this on my backpack... Link to post Share on other sites
BrentAllen 10 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 John, Why do you call that non-standard if wearing temporary patches on the back of the MB sash? It is allowed in the Insignia Guide. Link to post Share on other sites
BrentAllen 10 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Our Crew earned a similar award while at Northern Tier. http://www.ntpatches.org/images/NT/NT-PA-05.JPG Link to post Share on other sites
John-in-KC 311 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Brent, You're right. Had not seen that before. My error, in that it is truly OK. Link to post Share on other sites
emb021 16 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 A good rule of thumb regarding patches is that if a specific location is not given, treating it as 'temporary insignia' is the way to go. Equipment, patch jacket (not to be confused with a scout jacket or jac-shirt) or patch vest, or patch blank are also options. I wouldn't be too harsh on John-in-KC. The policy of allowing temporary patches to be worn on the back of the merit badge sashes is a fairly new one. Wasn't around when most of us were kids. This was allowed about 10 years back or so. Link to post Share on other sites
BrentAllen 10 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 I hope I wasn't being too hard on him - I only learned of this in the past few years. I have seen it in a number of local Troops. I suggested to my son to limit those patches on the back to really big activities, such as HA, NYLT or big OA events. He agrees. Link to post Share on other sites
John-in-KC 311 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Harsh? Nahhhhhhhhhhhhh. Educational. Link to post Share on other sites
shortridge 184 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 Lars, Congratulations! If I might pick your brain... what did your crew consider or do for its "daily devotionals"? I've not come across that term in Scouting before. Just curious. Link to post Share on other sites
BrentAllen 10 Posted October 12, 2009 Share Posted October 12, 2009 shortridge, I don't mean to cut lars off, but wanted to point out the resource for NT. We were given small booklets with the daily devotionals in them. They had separate devotionals for different religions. I was pretty impressed with it. It also included hyms, interfaith devotionals, and the daily timetables for dawn, sunrise, noon, etc. for Muslims. Northern Passages Worship in Canoe Country for Jews, Muslims and Christians Link to post Share on other sites
lars471 10 Posted October 12, 2009 Author Share Posted October 12, 2009 Brent's right, They were very nice devotionals. Link to post Share on other sites
John-in-KC 311 Posted October 13, 2009 Share Posted October 13, 2009 shortridge, I'll get you the resource numbers tonight. One is a restricted use bin item (ever hear of that) printed for use by folks on the trail at PSR or at PTC. The other is the same thing, less the Philmont specific stuff, but a SALE item by Supply Corporation. Link to post Share on other sites
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