Hey guys, in this video i show you 5 merit badges that i think are easy. The table also includes the dates from the merit badge library listing on the inside back cover of the current scouts bsa requirements book. Im looking to buy all types of old boy scout items. Get the best deals on merit badge book when you shop the largest online selection at. Boy scout wanted submit your boy scout collection and. New listing vintage 1966 boy scouts of america official uniforms and insignia booklet 1960s. The scout must choose whether to complete the full set of new requirements or the full set of old requirements. As long as i have my kindle, i have many of the most important merit badge books with me.
Im being asked by the boys how they can get the merit badge books in pdf. Discontinued merit badges boy scouts of america wikipedia. If this has been discussed before, i apologize, but i couldnt find it anywhere. In others, the merit badge s name has been changed, with or without significant revision to the badge s requirements. History and value of boy scout merit badges boy scout. A hyde park boy scout has accomplished what no one else in cincinnati has ever done. Current merit badge pamphlet and requirement revision dates. In addition, it contains the current bsa publication numbers and current sku numbers for each pamphlet. If you have an item or items to sell, give me a call or email and ill tell you what i. Occasionally, the requirements will not match those in the printed scout handbook, the annual scouts bsa requirements book, or some merit badge pamphlets because of the timing of their printing schedules. Items span the gamut from patrol, troop, council, regional and national areas, to items from cub scouts, boy scouts, explorers, order of the arrow, and other discontinued scouting organizations like sea scouts and air scouts. They were originally made on large rolls with many badges and then they were cut out into squares with the badge embroidered. Four vintage bsa boy scout merit badge books from the 30s and 40s, in good condition. This is a list of merit badges formerly offered by the boy scouts of america.
Once scouts have started a merit badge, they can continue to work on those requirements even if new requirements are published. There is just a bit of wear on the spine, but no dog eared pages, none missing, no tears, its very good plus. In some cases, the entire subject has been dropped from the merit badge roster. Yes, a braille version of the boy scout handbook exists, but trying to find one can prove almost impossible. The passion 12year old eric meeks carries comes from. Whats the only thing wrong with the braille boy scout. Boy scouts of america merit badge series nature book 1952 in good shape for age. As we are in the 21st century and we have boys bring ipads to troop meetings with cookbooks, meritbadge worksheets, bsa handbook, etc. We have also included some other advancement related publications at the top of the table. Pins, patches, uniforms, medals, merit badge sashes, pictures, neckerchiefs, etc. The requirements listed below are the current and official requirements of the boy scouts of america. As an assistant scoutmaster and merit badge counselor, i love that i can carry these merit badge books on my kindle, rather than having to carry all the books around.