Boy Scouts Handbook / The First Edition, 1911

by Boy Scouts of America

Star Scout

The star scout badge will be given to the first-class scout who has qualified for ten merit badges. The ten include the list of badges under life scout.

Eagle Scout

Any first-class scout qualifying for twenty-one merit badges will be entitled to wear the highest scout merit badge. This is an eagle's head in silver, and represents the all-round perfect scout.

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Honor Medals

A scout who is awarded any one of the following medals is entitled to wear the same on the left breast: