The "Thanks" Badge
The "Thanks" badge may be given to any one to whom a Girl Scout owes gratitude. Every Girl Scout throughout 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.
The "Thanks" Badge.
The approval of National Headquarters must be obtained before a thanks badge is presented to any one.
Medals for Meritorious Deeds
These medals are granted only by Headquarters, or by the President on special recommendation from the captain, who should send in a full account with written evidence from two witnesses of the case.
These are worn on the right breast, and are awarded as follows:
Life-Saving Medals
The Bronze Cross. (Red Ribbon.) Presented as the highest possible award for gallantry, this medal may be won only when the claimant has shown special heroism or has faced extraordinary risk of life in saving life.