Square knot made up of sea blue ribbon color from Quartermaster Medal. Difference between old and new knot is only background in which worn on field uniform. The Quartermaster Award is the highest rank in the Sea Scouting portion of the Venturing program. In order to earn Quartermaster, Sea Scouts must show nautical profiecency, leadership, and service over a period of time, as well as to earn several rating awards. Quartermaster Awards are conferred after a review board at the local Council level.
Award is worn with red side or red strand to wearer's right.
The Old Silver Award was created as a replacement for the Ranger and Ace Exploring Awards. National awarded 533 of the first version of the award before reformulating the entire Exploring program. At the end of the period of service and leadership, and at the conclusion appears before the District or Council Exploring Committee to review the path taken to complete the requirements for the award. Silver 1 Very Rare award. Present Silver Rare award.