Last season we covered the Unit Leader Award of Merit knot. We forgot to mention or even talk about the Gold Star that can be added to the adult leaders' position patch. The star on the patch recognizes this achievement. There are some differences in this award between different Scouting positions. A Cubmaster who has achieved the Unit Leader Award of Merit keeps the knot on their uniform when they move into a troop position. A device or pin is used to define where the award was achieved. The Gold Star however does not transfer over with the new position. the leader will need to earn it a second time for a Gold Star to be on their position patch again. This is true with many of the adult knots in different unit types. The device or pen is used to signify where the award or achievement was earned.

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