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Vintage Boy Scouts of America (BSA) merit badge sash featuring 22 hand sewn merit badges on an original olive green khaki twill sash from the 1940s–1950s era. This is a genuine scouting piece with strong display appeal and true collector character throughout.
The backside stitching and visible "ghosting" from previously removed and repositioned badges strongly indicate an actively used career sash, built up over a scout's years of advancement rather than a modern assembled display piece. Several merit badges date to the 1940s–1950s, with aged khaki twill construction and vivid embroidery colors still present.
🏕️ Features Include:
• 22 hand-sewn merit badges
• Authentic vintage olive green BSA sash
• Visible period hand stitching on reverse
• Badge shadowing/ghosting from historical use
• Excellent aged collector appearance
• Strong Americana / scouting display piece
🎖️ Merit badges pictured include examples such as:
• First Aid
• Pathfinding
• Carpentry
• Masonry
• Canoeing
• Lifesaving
• Electricity
• Swimming
• Agriculture/Farming themed badges
…and others shown in photos.
Condition is good vintage condition overall with age-related wear, loose threads, stitch marks, and signs of genuine period use consistent with an authentic scouting sash from this era. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition.
A wonderful piece for:
✔ Boy Scout collectors
✔ Americana collections
✔ Historical memorabilia displays
✔ Mid-century scouting enthusiasts
📏 Approximate Measurements:
(Standard youth sash size)
Please see photos for full detail.
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