How do you wear BSA sash?
Where to wear the sash (and where not to) There’s only one right place for a merit badge sash: over the right shoulder. It can be worn over or under the epaulet (shoulder loop). And keep in mind “a merit badge sash is never worn on the belt,” according to the Guide.
How do you measure a Scout sash?
The sash measurement listed is for the total sash length. To correctly gauge size needed, measure from shoulder to opposite hip and then double that length. If between sizes, size up.
What is a merit badge sash pin?
Description. Approved for official uniform wear, gold-plated pin makes a distinguished, and affordable, uniform update when worn on the shoulder to secure your merit badge sash. Die-struck metal pin is a double-post, butterfly-back design that can be pinned through epaulet if desired.
Where do the badges go on a Boy Scout sash?
Boy Scout Badge Placement on Sash If you’re new to putting on Boy Scout Merit Badge patches start about 4 inches down from the fold. All Eagle required patches go in the middle and all other merit badges go on the sides.
When do you get a merit badge sash?
So right when Scouts earn that first merit badge or three, go ahead and get them a sash so they can show off those new “trophies.” Some Scouts earn way more merit badges than the 21 required for Eagle. A handful even earn every available merit badge.
Do you have to wash your boy scout sash?
Most scouts only wear their sashes on special occasions and so they rarely need to be washed. I also prefer to hand wash the sash anyway if it is needed. Thanks to another experienced Scout mom sharing her secret with me, I’m happy to pass it along to you!
Where does the Totin Chit go on a Boy Scout sash?
Where does Totin Chip patch go? It’s a temporary patch , so the correct placement of the both the Totin ‘ Chit and the Fire’m Chip patches are on the right pocket (not the right pocket flap). This is specifically called out in the BSA Guide to Awards and Insignia, in the Boy Scout Insignia section, at the bottom right of Page 16.
