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Merit Badges
- Legend to identify Merit Badges
- 1910 British Merit Badges
- Square 1911 - 33
- Wide Crimped 1934 & 35
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Narrow Tan Crimped 1936 - 42
- Tan Heavyweight Cloth with Silk Embroidery and Printed Back 1936 - 37
- Tan Heavyweight Cloth with Silk Embroidery and Plain Back 1937 - 38
- Tan Lightweight Cloth with Silk Embroidery and Plain Back 1938 - 39
- Tan Lightweight Cloth with Cotton Continuous Loop Embroidery and Plain Back 1939 - 42
- Tan Lightweight Cloth with Cotton Lockstitch Embroidery and Plain Back 1939 - 42
- Blue Background 1942 - 46
- Wartime 1942 - 46
- Khaki Narrow Crimped 1946 - 59
- Green Twill Gauze Back 1960 - 68
- Fully Embroidered Merrowed Edge 1960 - 72
- Unprinted Plastic Back 1972 - 01
- Printed Plastic Back 2002 - Current
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Merit Badge Paper
- Merit Badge Applications
- Merit Badge Cards
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Merit Badge Pamphlets
- Type 1 White Cover - Rectangle Drawing On Cover
- Type 2 White Cover 5-375" x 8" Title at Top
- Type 3A Tan Cover - 200 Fifth Avenue
- Type 3B Tan Cover - 2 line address New York City
- Type 3C Tan Cover - 2 line address New York N.Y.
- Type 3D Tan Cover - 1 line address New York N.Y.
- Type 4 Standing Scout Cover
- Type 5A War Cover
- Type 5B Red and White
- Type 6 Photo-Red Cover
- Type 7 Full Photo Cover or Bulls-eye Cover
- Type 8 Full Photo - Green Stripe Cover
- Type 9 Full Photo - Red Stripe Cover
- Type 10A Blue Stripe - Logo above bottom blue stripe - FDL centered
- Type 10B - Blue Stripe in bottom of photo area. FDL to left of text
- Special Covers
- Boy Craft Helps
- Merit Badge Counselor's Guides
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Youth Position
- Junior Assistant Scoutmaster
- Senior Patrol Leader
- Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
- Patrol Leader
- Assistant Patrol Leader
- Troop Guide
- Scribe
- Quartermaster
- Instructor
- Chaplain Aide
- Den Chief
- Librarian
- Musician
- Webmaster
- Bugler
- Troop Historian
- Troop Representative
- Unit Representative
- Leadership Corps
- Honor Guard
- Leave No Trace Trainer
- Outdoor Ethics Guide
- Patrol Medallions
Fig. 1: PigRai-D1-Front
- Cloth: Fine twill
- Embroidery: Cotton continuous >
Fig. 2: PigRai-D1-Reverse
- Back: Plain NO imprint with starch
Item Name: Pigeon Raising 1942 - 1945
Item ID: PigRai-D1
Collector Rating: 1
Pamphlets Used to Earn this Badge
Requirements July 1933 until June 1952
1. (a) House at least two flock units (viz., pairs of pigeons), having selected the particular breed or variety of squab, racing, or exhibition pigeon which he has decided to develop as a project for this Merit Badge. Give reasons for such selection.*
(b) Care for such flock units for sufficient time to raise to maturity at least two pairs from each original pair of birds.*
2. (a) Submit rough sketch, drawn to approximate scale, showing size, location, and interior equipment of loft or coop, and aviary;
(b) List and describe briefly equipment he has made.*
3. Submit formula for seeds and grit used, and an outline of a week's schedule of feeding, indicating whether he himself mixes the ration or the commercial brands used.*
4. Submit a brief report covering his method and schedule of sanitation, his experience and success in handling or avoiding diseases, lice and mites, rats, mice and other vermin, and any other difficulties overcome in handling this project.*
5. Present an itemized account of all expenditures for stock, quarters, equipment and other incidental items.
6. Present (a) An itemized account of all birds sold or disposed of during time of this project, or
(b) A list of all entries in flight contests and results secured, or
(c) A list of all entries in exhibitions of fancy pigeons and award or recognition secured in each, or
(d) A statement of flock increase in numbers and approximate value in the current market.
* Note: In the case of Requirements 1, 2, 3 and 4 give the source of information or authority for the course followed, i.e., whether based on reading, visits to lofts, coops or squab farms, or counsel with successful pigeon raisers.