The_Rule_Book - Brooklyn Scouts, Wellington

2011 Edition
152. "CORNWELL SCOUT" BADGE
PART K
AWARDS
(a)
Basis Of Award: The "Cornwell Scout" Badge is an exceptional award in
respect of pre-eminently high character and devotion to duty, together
with great courage, endurance or gallantry.
(b) This award is granted by the Chief Scout of New Zealand or National
Commissioner on the recommendation of National Office only to Scouts
under the age of 19 who have an outstanding record of service and
efficiency.
(c)
Form of Application: The form of application, which gives fuller details, may
be obtained on application to National Office
153. AWARDS FOR GALLANTRY
(a)
(c)
(d)
(e)
Awards for Gallantry are granted by the Chief Scout of New Zealand or
National Commissioner on the recommendation of National Office to
Scouts, Adult Leaders, Rover Scouts, persons holding non warranted and
honorary ranks, and also to Groups in cases of joint action on the
recommendation of the Zone Leader
Applications must incorporate a full account of the occurrence, with the
evidence of eyewitness, wherever possible.
The application must not specify any grade of award.
The following awards are granted:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
Bronze Cross-. Red Ribbon.
The highest possible award for gallantry, granted only for special
heroism or extra-ordinary risk.
Silver Cross-. Blue ribbon.
For gallantry with considerable risk.
Gilt Cross. Blue and red vertical ribbon.
For gallantry with moderate risk.
(iv) Bar. Bars to the above Crosses may be granted for additional acts of
gallantry.
(v)
Chief Scouts Commendation. In cases which do not justify the award
of a Cross or Bar.
(f)
Method of Wear: Crosses are worn on the right breast, except where
awarded to a Group jointly, in which case the Cross may be pinned to the
Group flag.
(g) Certificates of Award: Certificates of Award are issued to accompany all
Crosses and Bars.
Part K Awards - Page 81