Brigader Brooch

Girls in the Brigader section (girls aged 14 - 18) of GB work towards attaining their Brigader Brooch. The Brigader Brooch is attained after a minimum of 3 years, after a girl has been awarded her 3 Brigader Triangles.

Stage 1 = Blue Triangle
Stage 2 = White  Triangle
Stage 3 = Green Triangle
Stage 4 = Brigader Brooch

PSALT Files

In line with other badgework in GB the programme covered to attain Brigader Triangles and ultimately the Brigader Brooch must be balanced and cover work in - Spiritual, Physical, Education and Service.

Resources and ideas for Brigader badgework may be found in the PSALT Files available to view and download as required from our Leaders' Section. The PSALT files (Practical and Spiritual Applications for Living Today)  have sections in each of the following 4 areas:  Spiritual, Physical, Education and Service.

Points to Note: 

• A total of 40 points earned over a 3 or 4 year period is required to obtain a Brigader Brooch.
• No more than 14 points may be gained in 1 year. (In exceptional circumstances permission may be given by GBHQ  to permit a girl to gain 16 points in order to complete the award.)
• At least 6 points must be from each of the 4 sections -Spiritual, Physical, Education and Service.
• Each subject covered is worth 2 points, with the exception of the annual GB Scripture course which merits 4 points providing a girl attends at least 80% of the course. A girl with less than 80 % attendance should be awarded only 2 points for the Scripture course.
• Girls are required to maintain a progress record book. Brigader Progress books are available to buy from our online shop.

Download our Brigader Brooch Clarification sheet for more information, frequently asked questions and a quick check list for leaders.

Wearing Brigader Awards

• Centenary badge to be worn on the sweatshirt at the point of the 'V'.
• Endurance Award, if applicable, worn on right side of sweatshirt, beside ribbon.
• All other badges to be worn on an armband until award of the Brigader Brooch.

Example of a Brigader armband, prior to award of Brigader Brooch

Positioning of Badges after Brigader Brooch has been Awarded:

Awards worn on armband as above, but remove the Open Bible Award, and wear on award ribbon.
The award ribbon is worn on the sweatshirt, on wearer's right side. The ribbon is to be level with the top of the embroidered GB crest on the sweatshirt.

Awards to be placed on ribbon in the following order:

1. Open Bible Award (top).
2. Brigader Brooch 
   Note - If the Queen's Award is attained then it is own next and the Brigader Brooch is transferred back  to bottom left corner of armband.
3. Gold Duke of Edinburgh's Award, if gained (removing Silver Award from armband).

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