Where do I put merit badges on sash?

There’s only one right place for a merit badge sash: over the right shoulder. It can be worn over or under the epaulet (shoulder loop). And keep in mind “a merit badge sash is never worn on the belt,” according to the Guide.

What is a merit badge sash pin?

Description. Approved for official uniform wear, gold-plated pin makes a distinguished, and affordable, uniform update when worn on the shoulder to secure your merit badge sash. Die-struck metal pin is a double-post, butterfly-back design that can be pinned through epaulet if desired.

Can you wear an OA sash and a merit badge sash at the same time?

The OA sash should always be worn over the right shoulder; it is not appropriate to wear the sash on your belt, as a neck tie, as a head band, or at the same time as a merit badge sash.

What goes on the back of a merit badge sash?

Most Scouts choose to wear merit badges in the order in which they have earned them. Merit badges ONLY are worn on the FRONT of the sash. On the back of the sash, additional merit badges may be sewn as well as temporary insignia may be sewn.

How many merit badges do you need to wear a sash?

one merit badge sash
Scouts may wear only one merit badge sash at a time.

Can Venturers earn merit badges?

It is important for Venturing and Sea Scout leaders to understand that Boy Scout advancement procedures must be followed. So eligible Venturers or Sea Scouts who are working on Boy Scout advancement (but not Venturers or Sea Scouts who are not doing so) may earn and be awarded merit badges.

How many merit badges are required for Eagle?

21 merit badges
A total of 21 merit badges (10 more than required for the Life rank) must be earned for the Eagle Scout rank, including these 13 merit badges: (a) First Aid, (b) Citizenship in the Community, (c) Citizenship in the Nation, (d) Citizenship in the World, (e) Communication, (f) Cooking, (g) Personal Fitness, (h) Emergency …

Is a merit badge sash required?

Merit Badges goes on the sash. Merit badges may be worn in any order that the Scout chooses, and not necessarily in alphabetical nor “required-non required” order. Most Scouts choose to wear merit badges in the order in which they have earned them.

How many Eagle required merit badges are there?

Can you put merit badges on the back of the sash?

Merit badge sashes are worn only by Scouts, Sea Scouts, or Venturers who are earning Scout advancement. Merit badges may be worn on the front and back of the sash. Temporary patches may only be worn on the back of the sash. The merit badge sash and the Order of the Arrow sash may not be worn at the same time.

How are merit badges placed on a sash?

Merit badge placement on the sash is up to the scout. The badges can be displayed in rows of two or three, starting three inches down from the top of the sash. There is no required ordering of badges. The scout can put all silver-bordered Eagle-required badges first, followed by green-bordered elective badges.

What are merit badges required for the Eagle Scout rank?

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Can a merit badge be worn over the epaulet?

It can be worn over or under the epaulet (shoulder loop). And keep in mind “a merit badge sash is never worn on the belt,” according to the Guide. Who May Wear the Sash? “Merit badge sashes are worn only by Boy Scouts and Venturers who are earning Boy Scout advancement.” Varsity Scouts may wear the merit badge sash, too, of course.

Where do you put patches on a Boy Scout sash?

Boy Scout Badge Placement on Sash. If you’re new to putting on Boy Scout Merit Badge patches start about 4 inches down from the fold. All Eagle required patches go in the middle and all other merit badges go on the sides. The order does not matter. This is how our troop requests patches to be ordered.