What are the Boy Scout ranks in order?

Scouts BSA has seven ranks: Scout, Tenderfoot, Second Class, First Class, Star, Life and Eagle.

Where do Scout rank badges go?

The World Crest is worn above the left pocket. It is centered between the left shoulder seam and the top of the left pocket. It signifies that the Boy Scouts of America is part of the World Organization of the Scout Movement. The badges of rank go on the left pocket as shown in the image above.

What are Boy Scout patches worth?

Boy Scouts memorabilia Those who’ve held onto their patches and medallions have found those items can become very valuable. Large collections are worth the most. Depending on age and condition, some patches could get bids of around $50 or more, while full merit sashes can go for hundreds of dollars.

Is there a language merit badge?

The new badge gives Scouts the opportunity to learn about a mix of nonverbal languages like American Sign Language, Braille, Cryptography, Morse Code, semaphore, trail signs, and yes – emoticons.

Is it hard to get Eagle Scout?

“Eagle Scout” is the highest rank a young person can reach in Scouting. In fact, only around 5% of all scouts who join ever reach the Eagle rank. As such, becoming an Eagle Scout is an exceptionally difficult challenge, even for scouts who can complete merit badges and rank requirements quickly!

What’s higher than an Eagle Scout?

Life. Life is the second-highest rank attainable, above Star and below Eagle. Life is awarded when the Scout serves actively in the troop, team or crew, serves in a position of responsibility for six months, and performs six hours of community service.

What is the rarest Boy Scout patch?

1947 World Jamboree French Maitrese Patch A patch that sold for over $71,000! A quote from the listing: “This is the rarest patch from the Jamboree 1947 that I am proposing now on Ebay. With reference to the Jamboree 1947 French website… only 98 have been produced.

What is the hardest Eagle Scout merit badge?

Communication (Most Difficult Eagle-Required Badge) Overview: I’ve always said that Communication is one of the hardest merit badges for most scouts to complete.

Is the walking merit badge real?

The long-awaited Walking merit badge requirements have been released today. Though not an Eagle-required badge, I expect this one will be one of the most popular badges to collect in 2015.