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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: Salesm-H5-Front
- Embroidery: Rayon thread
- Border: Merrowed
Fig. 2: Salesm-H5-Reverse
- Back: Molded plastic
Fig. 3: Salesm-H5-mve1-front
- Minor variation: Yellow border
Fig. 4: Salesm-H5-mve1-reverse
- Back: Molded plastic
Item Name: Salesmanship 1990 - 2002
Item ID: Salesm-H5
Collector Rating: 1
Pamphlets Used to Earn this Badge
Requirements September 1987 until January 2004
1. Explain the responsibilities of a salesman, how he serves his customers, and how he helps the economy grow.
2. Do ONE of the following (including the keeping of records):
(a) Help your unit raise funds through sales either of merchandise or of tickets to a Scout event such as a circus or show, accounting for more than your proportionate share of the sales.
(b) Earn money for yourself through retail selling, such as in a store.
3. Explain the value to a salesman of the following points, with regard to the item he is selling:
(a) Properly researching the market for the potential salability of the item.
(b) Proper training in sales, particularly concerning the item he wants to sell.
(c) If possible, visiting the plant that produces the item and seeing the manufacturing process.
(d) Continuing the follow-up with accounts after their primary purchase.
4. Develop and present to your counselor a sales program for a territory and product assigned by the counselor.
5. Assume you have the proper background and traits for a sales job that appeals to you. Prepare a written statement of your qualifications and experience that you could send to a prospective employer.
6. Interview a salesman and a retailer who buys from salesmen. Submit your answers to your counselor.
7. Make a sales presentation of a product assigned by your counselor of a reasonable value.
8. Investigate and report on career opportunities in sales. List high school courses most helpful in beginning such preparation.