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# Boy Scout Collectibles

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- [Values and Information for Boy Scout Collectibles](http://www.boyscoutcollectibles.com/) - BoyScoutCollectibles.com has comprehensive guides for nearly all types of collectible Boy Scout items including Rank & Insignia, Merit Badges, Eagle Scout, Order of the Arrow and Much More!
- [Who are you contacting?](http://www.boyscoutcollectibles.com/contact/) - About Me: My name is Dale Fenton and I am a collector and dealer of collectible Scouting items. I attend many Trade-O-Rees, shows, and events centered around these items. As part of my business I offer free appraisals of items and I do offer to buy many items as well. I offer a low-pressure buying
- [Life](http://www.boyscoutcollectibles.com/types-of-boy-scout-collectibles/insignia-items/history-and-value-of-boy-scout-rank-patches-badges/life/) - The Life rank was originally an award that followed the First Class Rank for a Scout who had earned 5 merit badges related to health and fitness (First Aid, Athletics, Life-saving, Personal Health, and Public Health). In 1927, the Boy Scouts reorganized the awards and Life began to follow the Star Rank thereafter because they
- [Misc. Boy Scout Items History and Values](http://www.boyscoutcollectibles.com/types-of-boy-scout-collectibles/other-items/) - The Boy Scouts is a large organization and there are hundreds of items that have been produced bearing some affiliation from pocket knives to neckerchiefs to jewelry. These items could be issued by the National BSA, a Regional Office, a Council, District or even for an individual Troop, Pack, Patrol, Den, Etc. Almost all of
- [Order of the Arrow Identification and Value Guide](http://www.boyscoutcollectibles.com/types-of-boy-scout-collectibles/order-of-the-arrow-items/) - Order of the Arrow (OA for short), is an honor group within the Boy Scouts, where a Scout must be elected by his peers for leadership and integrity. The Order of the Arrow was founded in 1915 at Treasure Island, a summer camp run by the Philadelphia Council. E. Urner Goodman and Carroll A. Edson
- [Eagle Scout Medals Identification and Value Guide](http://www.boyscoutcollectibles.com/types-of-boy-scout-collectibles/insignia-items/history-and-value-of-boy-scout-rank-patches-badges/eagle/eagle-scout-award-medals-identification-and-value-guide/) - Eagle Medals are classified by the manufacturer who produced the medals. In order from oldest to newest, these companies are: T.H. Foley (1912-1915), Dieges and Clust (1916-1919), Robbins (1920-1978), Stange (1968-1999), CFJ (1999-present). The rarest and most valuable Eagle Awards will be those made by Foley and Dieges & Clust, though some of the early
- [Jamboree Items](http://www.boyscoutcollectibles.com/types-of-boy-scout-collectibles/jamboree-items/) - One of the most impressive of all Scouting Events is the Jamboree, the National Jamboree is held every four years and is a gathering of Scouts from all over the country. There is also a World Jamboree held for scouts from countries all over the world. Items from these events run the gamut from tents
- [Eagle Scout Patches Identification and Value Guide](http://www.boyscoutcollectibles.com/types-of-boy-scout-collectibles/insignia-items/history-and-value-of-boy-scout-rank-patches-badges/eagle/eagle-scout-patches-identification-and-value-guide/) - Starting in 1924 the BSA began issuing cloth patches for the Eagle rank. Prior to this time the Eagle medal was the dominant insignia item. There are currently 12 different types of Eagle patches identified, but there are really only two that are particularly valuable, and as you would expect they date to the earliest
- [Explorer Silver Awards](http://www.boyscoutcollectibles.com/types-of-boy-scout-collectibles/insignia-items/history-and-value-of-boy-scouts-awards-medals/explorer-silver-awards/) - In 1949, the Explorer Scout program became simply Explorers and a new advancement program was instituted with four ranks: Apprentice, Bronze, Gold, and Silver. The Silver Award became the new highest level of achievement and remained so until 1958. There are two different designs of the Silver Award that correspond to the period of 1949-1954
- [Shoulder Patches and Community Strips](http://www.boyscoutcollectibles.com/types-of-boy-scout-collectibles/shoulder-patches/) - There are many types of shoulder patches, the most common type is a standard Council Patch, others include shoulder patches from Jamborees, and State or Council Patches that are spelled out instead of having the graphics you’ll often see today. The most common type of Shoulder Patch you'll find are the ones Councils today are
- [Air Explorer Ace Awards](http://www.boyscoutcollectibles.com/types-of-boy-scout-collectibles/insignia-items/history-and-value-of-boy-scouts-awards-medals/air-explorer-ace-awards/) - The Ace Award was the highest level of achievement in Air Scouting, which was from 1942 to 1949 and then in Air Exploring from 1949 to 1954. Scouts had to demonstrate aviation knowledge, leadership, and service over a period of time and earn several rating awards. The Ace Award was available from 1942 to 1954
- [Boy Scout Silver Beaver, Silver Antelope, Silver Buffalo & Silver Fawn Awards](http://www.boyscoutcollectibles.com/types-of-boy-scout-collectibles/insignia-items/history-and-value-of-boy-scouts-awards-medals/boy-scout-silver-awards/) - There are three awards given at different levels of Scouting as recognition for extraordinary service, known as the Silver Awards. These awards are the Silver Beaver at the Council Level, The Silver Antelope at the Region Level, and the Silver Buffalo at the National Level. As you advance from Silver Beaver to Silver Antelope to
- [Explorer Ranger Award](http://www.boyscoutcollectibles.com/types-of-boy-scout-collectibles/insignia-items/history-and-value-of-boy-scouts-awards-medals/explorer-ranger-award/) - The Explorer program was adopted as part of the Boy Scout program in 1935 as part of the effort to have activities that could keep older scouts engaged and interested, this was an expansion of the same effort that led to Sea Scouting, where older boys of high school age were leaving Scouts. To combat
- [Sea Scout Quartermaster Award](http://www.boyscoutcollectibles.com/types-of-boy-scout-collectibles/insignia-items/history-and-value-of-boy-scouts-awards-medals/sea-scout-quartermaster-award/) - The Quartermaster Award is the highest rank in Sea Scouting and is awarded to Scouts who complete a number of requirements in addition to showing dedication and leadership. The Quartermaster award was first awarded around 1930, and the requirements were reworked in 1938, and there have been several organizational changes to the Sea Scouts within
- [Boy Scout Heroism Medals](http://www.boyscoutcollectibles.com/types-of-boy-scout-collectibles/insignia-items/history-and-value-of-boy-scouts-awards-medals/boy-scout-heroism-medals/) - There are three awards recently or currently designated by the Boy Scouts of America for Scouts who demonstrate Heroism in the attempt to save another's life. The awards are given by the National Honor Council who review nominations that are submitted. These awards are only given to Scouts, but they need not be for saving
- [Hornaday Conservation Award](http://www.boyscoutcollectibles.com/types-of-boy-scout-collectibles/insignia-items/history-and-value-of-boy-scouts-awards-medals/boy-scout-hornaday-award/) - William T Hornaday was a zoologist and conservationist who had a dramatic influence on the Scouting program's emphasis on conservation and preservation of our environment and wildlife. He started a fund in 1913 called the Permanent Wildlife Protection Fund, abbreviated as PWLPF, that was to be endowed with $100,000 and used to promote wild life
- [Boy Scout Contest Medals](http://www.boyscoutcollectibles.com/types-of-boy-scout-collectibles/insignia-items/history-and-value-of-boy-scouts-awards-medals/boy-scout-contest-medals/) - As early as 1910 the Boy Scouts awarded medals for contests and competitions testing physical fitness, pioneering skills, and other Scouting related challenges. There are several types of Medals that were used at different periods and they can be found with many different activities and contests, as well as some medals that could be engraved
- [History and Value of Boy Scout Position Badges & Patches](http://www.boyscoutcollectibles.com/types-of-boy-scout-collectibles/insignia-items/history-and-value-of-boy-scout-position-badges-patches/) - Boy Scout Position Patches, Pins, and Insignia are a direct descendant of the pseudo-military organizational structure of the Scouts and its focus on leadership. These insignia are an easy way to recognize the organizational rank of a Scout or Leader. Position Insignia are typically divided into two types: Adult Position Insignia and Youth Scout Position
- [Eagle Scout Insignia and Items Value Guide](http://www.boyscoutcollectibles.com/types-of-boy-scout-collectibles/insignia-items/history-and-value-of-boy-scout-rank-patches-badges/eagle/) - As the Eagle is the highest rank in Scouting and the most difficult to achieve it has a certain appeal to collectors that doesn't exist in the lower ranks. The Eagle rank was originally a rank that was awarded to First Class Scouts who had earned an extra allotment of merit badges. Over time it
- [Star](http://www.boyscoutcollectibles.com/types-of-boy-scout-collectibles/insignia-items/history-and-value-of-boy-scout-rank-patches-badges/star/) - The Star Rank was originally the an award given after Life, when a Scout had earned an extra 5 merit badges beyond the 5 required for Life. The required merit badges for Life were all fitness and first aid related (First Aid, Athletics, Life-saving, Personal Health, and Public Health), but then any extra 5 merit
- [First Class](http://www.boyscoutcollectibles.com/types-of-boy-scout-collectibles/insignia-items/history-and-value-of-boy-scout-rank-patches-badges/first-class/) - Meaning of the First Class Insignia: The First Class Insignia is a combination of the Tenderfoot and Second Class Rank Insignias, representing the ideals of the "All-Around" Scout. The First Class Rank was originally the highest rank a Scout could earn, while Star, Life, and Eagle were originally recognition of accomplishments for earning extra merit
- [Second Class](http://www.boyscoutcollectibles.com/types-of-boy-scout-collectibles/insignia-items/history-and-value-of-boy-scout-rank-patches-badges/second-class/) - Meaning of the Second Class Insignia: 1 - The Scroll is turned up on the ends into a "smile" to remind the Scout that he does his duty with a good attitude. 2 - The Knot hanging from the Scroll reminds the Scout of the Scout Slogan (Do a Good Turn Daily) As with First
- [Tenderfoot](http://www.boyscoutcollectibles.com/types-of-boy-scout-collectibles/insignia-items/history-and-value-of-boy-scout-rank-patches-badges/tenderfoot/) - Meaning of the Tenderfoot Insignia: 1 - Three points of the Trefoil stand for the three parts of the Scout Oath. 2 - The shape of the badge shows that a Scout knows the right way in life, as well as a compass in the field 3 - The two stars represent Truth and Knowledge
- [History and Value of Boy Scouts Awards & Medals](http://www.boyscoutcollectibles.com/types-of-boy-scout-collectibles/insignia-items/history-and-value-of-boy-scouts-awards-medals/)
- [History and Value of Boy Scout Rank Patches & Badges](http://www.boyscoutcollectibles.com/types-of-boy-scout-collectibles/insignia-items/history-and-value-of-boy-scout-rank-patches-badges/) - Initially the Boy Scouts only had three ranks, Tenderfoot, Second Class, and First Class. Later on the Star, Life, and Eagle ranks were added, first as awards for earning more merit badges, and later modified as part of the official rank progression. To learn about the styles, history, and development of rank patches and badges please visit our individual
- [Types of Boy Scout Collectibles](http://www.boyscoutcollectibles.com/types-of-boy-scout-collectibles/) - Order of the Arrow Items - Order of the Arrow (OA for short), is an honor group within the Boy Scouts, where a Scout must be elected by his peers for leadership and integrity. Most OA items aren't very valuable but some pocket flap patches from short-lived lodges are quite valuable, please Contact Us if
- [History and Value of Boy Scout Merit Badges](http://www.boyscoutcollectibles.com/types-of-boy-scout-collectibles/insignia-items/merit-badges/) - Type A | Dates: 1911-1933 | Nickname: Square Identification: Type A badges were the first produced and issued for Scouts. They were originally made on large rolls with many badges and then they were cut out into squares with the badge embroidered. They are referred to by collectors as "Squares" because of the shape of
- [Insignia Items](http://www.boyscoutcollectibles.com/types-of-boy-scout-collectibles/insignia-items/) - These are items that are worn on the uniform to show a Scout’s accomplishments, there are many types of Insignia you might run across and many of them can be valuable if they are old and rare enough. Some types of Insignia items are: Merit Badges, Rank Badges, Square Knots, Position Badges, and Adult Awards.
- [What Makes an Item Valuable?](http://www.boyscoutcollectibles.com/what-makes-an-item-valuable/) - Out of all the types and varieties of Boy Scout items very few of them are really valuable as collector's items. Most patches, badges, and other items are really quite generic and easy to find for a serious collector so there's not a real reason to pay much for them, when they can be traded