DISPATCH RIDER/CYCLIST BOY SCOUT BADGE

A GOOD FELT CYCLIST SCOUT BADGE CIRCA 1911 - 1928.  EMBROIDERED SPOKED WHEEL ON KHAKI FELT WITH BLACK COTTON BACKING.

TO EARN THIS BADGE THE SCOUT HAD TO HAVE A BICYCLE IN GOOD WORKING ORDER AND BE ABLE TO REPAIR A PUNCTURE.  ORIGINALLY HE ALSO HAD TO BE WILLING TO USE IT IN THE KING'S SERVICE IF CALLED UPON IN AN EMERGENCY.