home made
patrol insignia of the Boy Scouts of America

From the beginning the Boy Scouts of America encouraged patrols to make their own medallions, and provided "blanks" to assist in the effort. Here are some of the one's we've uncovered in our quest for medallions. Thanks to the many Scouters who have shared them with us. Click on a medallion for a full-size look.

Home sewn on an 04 blank

Embroidered design on colored twill.

Glued Viking felt design on a BSA 04 blank

appears to be older, home made


Pen on 06 blank

home sewn on an 05 blank; from Hawaii

home sewn on an 05 blank; from Hawaii

home sewn on an 05 blank; from Hawaii

home sewn on an 05 blank; from Hawaii

made by BSA custom design for the "Lost Patrol"

stamped black ink on 06 blank (toto patrol from the 1989 Jamboree)

 

modified from an 04 badger to add tail and white paint to create a skunk patrol emblem

cut-edge design from Troop 88, Far East Council Korea

snapping turtle

ink, paint, embroidery

 
Comments, Corrections to: kevin@gilwell.com

  revised: December 12, 2004