Meritorious Conduct and Gallantry Awards

Gilt Cross

Awarded for acts of bravery in the face of danger where life has been at moderate risk.

V. C. Hite
Rover Scout
2nd Finchley (81st North London)
24th September 1935
For rescuing a boy from drowning in the Stoneyfield Pond, Mill Hill, on 15th August 1935

Silver Cross

Awarded for acts of bravery in the face of danger where life has been at considerable risk.

R. W. Hutchins
Patrol Leader
94th North London (later 1st Friern Barnet)
1944
In recognition of heroic courage and endurance displayed whilst assisting the rescue of trapped persons on 23rd August 1944.

Cornwell Scout Badge

This is a rare award, available only to a young person under the age of 25, in respect of great heroism or pre-eminently high character and devotion to duty coupled with great courage and endurance.

John ‘Jack’ Travers Cornwell was a Scout in the St. Mary’s Mission Group, Manor Park, London, who served in the Royal Navy during the war and did not leave his post, aboard HMS Chester; even when grievously wounded. Three days after the end of the battle, Jack died a national hero but for gallantry, he was given both the Victoria Cross and the highest Scouting award, the Bronze Cross. To commemorate the courage shown by Jack, the Scouts created ‘The Cornwell Scout Badge’ in his memory.

The award includes a bronze badge and a cloth badge of the same design.

John S Baldwin
10th Finchley
18th August 1941
(Posthumous) For outstanding courage and cheerfulness following serious injury in an Air Raid.