Patches will be awarded to scouts participating in several of the pack and den activities. They are ... available at many council events. Only one patch may be worn on the uniform at a time, in the temporary patch position (on the right pocket.) Plastic patch holders* are available in different shapes, and can be attached to the button on the right pocket, instead sewing the patch on. They can be worn in addition to the compass point emblem and recognition bead emblem. Other than that, patches are not part of the official Cub Scout uniform, but there are many options for displaying them. Here are a few ideas: