Honor Medal Knot

K-A01d-PB, light khaki fine left twill cloth, Swiss embroidery, red knot, brown border, plain plastic back.

Recognition may be given to a member of the Boy Scouts of America, Cub Scout, Boy Scout, Varsity Scout, Venture, Sea Scout, or any adult leader - where the evidence to the National Court of Honor, in accordance with the prescribed regulations, shows that he or she saved or attempted to save life unde circumstances that indicate heroism and risk of his or her own life. The court will give consideration to resourcefulness and to demonstrated skill in rescue methods

In no case shall recognition be given where it appears that the risk involved was merely in the performance of duty or the meeting of an obligation because of responsibility to supervise and give leadership to the person or prople whose lives were saved.

It shall be wholly within the discretion of the National Court of Honor to determine from evidence presented which lifesaving award, if any shall be made. Awards are issued in the name of the Boy Scouts of America.

The Honor Medal with crossed palms may be awarded to a youth member or adult leader who had demonstrated unusual heroism and skill in saving or attempting to save life with considerable risk of life.