The Boys Scouts of America have an intricate set of badges or honors that can be earned as a scout progresses along. These are usually placed on the scout's uniform in a designated fashion. To the casual observer, there would appear to be a number of items attached to the scout uniform. However there is a rhyme and reason to the positioning of these mementos.Most badges of recognition are awarded in a ceremony. This ceremony is the court of honor. The advancements are acknowledged and presented by an adult. I have seen scouts called out and walk up to receive their badges. This normally occurs with a scout's troop, or local affiliation.
The highest level of honor, the Eagle Scout, is usually conferred in a separate ceremony due to the significance of the award. I personally know an Eagle scout. However I have never witnessed the actual promotion of a scout to an Eagle.
