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How to Wear BSA's Embroidered Knots |
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Knots are worn centered on the left side of the uniform, above the left pocket and in rows of three with
the bottom edge of the knot emblem(s) touching the top edge of the pocket flap. Subsequent rows of knots
are placed above the initial set, in rows of three.
The order of wearing of medals and knots is at the discretion of the wearer. It is suggested that the medal or knot deemed most important by the wearer be worn on his or her own right. Embroidered knots are representative of pin-on medals or around-the-neck awards and are designed for the convenience of the wearer. In the case of the District Award of Merit and Professional Training Award, the knot is the only wearable insignia. You may wear as many different knots as you would like. However, you may only wear one of each knot. If you have earned the same award more than one program area, you would wear a single knot with two devices to denote multiple awards. Mike Walton (Settummanque!) developed a handy chart to show the proper way to wear knots above the left uniform pocket flap. 
Are you wearing your knots "upside down?" Click on this link to check! As a general rule, the knots should not be worn when the medal, medallion or device is worn. The knots are designed for informal, everyday wear by Scouts and Scouters including Professional Scouters. Frame last updated: January 11, 2009
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