AoL has Degraded Status?

[RWSmith]

Not to bring up an otherwise abandoned thread but I didn't see anyone mention the fact that the AoL is the only Cub award that can be worn as a adult, i.e. as a Scouter Knot.

AoL is not the only award earned as a Cub Scout that can be worn as an adult. The Youth Religious Award knot, and knots earned for heroism earned by Cub Scouts also qualify.

A Cub/Webelos Scout may earn (or be awarded) and wear the following awards (knots) during and after his time in Cub Scouting:

• Arrow of Light (for Webelos, of course)...
  
  • "Award" is worn on youth uniforms;
  • "Knot" is worn on adult uniforms.
• Youth Religious Award, and
• James E. West Fellowship Award
• Medal of Merit
• Heroism Award, and
• Honor Medal

See this thread for similar discussion: After Arrow of Light