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SCOUTING FOR GIRLS 537 
MEDAL. OF MERIT 
1. The Medal of Merit is designed for the Scout who does her duty 
exceptionally well, though without grave risk to herself, or for 
specially good work in recruiting on behalf of the Girl Scout 
movement, or for specially good record at school for one year in 
attendance and lessons. 
2 . This medal is worn over the right pocket. 
3. Only registered Scouts are entitled to this medal. 
4. Application for this medal should be made by the girFs Captain, 
who should 6end to National Headquarters, through the Local 
Council, if there is one, a full account of the circumstances upon 
which the claim is based. If the claim is based upon a school 
record, the girFs report card or a copy of it signed by her 
teachers, should accompany the Captain's letter. Cards will be 
returned promptly. 
THANKS BADGE 
1. The Thanks Badge may be given to anyone to whom a Scout 
owes gratitude for assistance in promoting Scouting. Every Girl 
Scout anywhere in the whole world when she sees the Thanks 
Badge, recognizes that the person who wears it is a friend and 
it is her duty to salute and ask if she can be of service to the 
wearer of the badge. 
2 . The Thanks Badge may be worn on a chain or ribbon. 
3. The approval of National Headquarters must be obtained before 
the Thanks Badge is presented to anyone. Applications may be 
sent to National Headquarters by any registered Scout (whether 
Captain, Lieutenant, or Girl Scout) giving the name of the per- 
son to whom the badge is to be given and the circumstances 
which justify the award. Unless the badge is to be presented to 
the Captain herself, her recommendation is required. 
