Uniform Insignia Guide

The Boy Scouts of America has always been a uniformed organization. Its uniforms help to create a sense of belonging. They symbolize character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness. Wearing a uniform gives youth and adult members a sense of identification and commitment.

This insignia guide presents detailed information to enable our members to wear the correct complete uniform on all suitable occasions. Links will open a link to the National Council website to ensure accurate information.  The content of these web pages has been adapted from the BSA Insignia Guide, item number 33066. A printed copy of this essential reference may be purchased at the Council Scout Shop or on-line at www.scoutstuff.org.

• Official Policy
• Excerpts From the Rules and Regulations
• Special Regulations
• Tiger Cub Insignia
• Cub Scout and Webelos Scout Insignia
  • Cub Scout Program Identification
  • Cub Scout Advancement
  • Cub Scout Academics and Sports
  • Cub Scout Pack Badges of Office
  • Cub Scout Participation and Achievement
  • Cub Scout Leader Recognitions
  • Religious Emblems for Cub Scouts
• Boy Scout Insignia
  • Boy Scout Program Identification
  • Patrol Emblems - ALSO here
  • Boy Scout Troop Badges of Office (Youth & Adult)  - ALSO here
  • Merit Badges - ALSO here
  • Boy Scout Advancement - ALSO here
  • Boy Scout Participation and Achievement
  • Varsity Scout Activity Pins
  • Religious Emblems for Boy Scouts
  • Boy Scout Leader Recognitions - ALSO here
• Varsity Scout Insignia
  • Varsity Scout Team Badges of Office
• Venturing Insignia
  • Venturing Program Identification
  • Venturing Advancement
  • Venturing Training
  • Venturing Crew Badges of Office
  • Venturing Participation
  • Religious Emblems for Venturers
  • Venturing Leader Recognitions - ALSO here
• Sea Scout Insignia
  • Sea Scout Program Identification
  • Sea Scout Ship Badges of Office
  • Leader Metal Insignia
  • Sea Scout Advancement
• Universal and Nonunit Insignia
  • National and Regional Badges of Office
  • Council and District Badges of Office
  • Employed Personnel Badges of Office
  • Service Stars
  • Veteran Recognitions
  • Recognitions - ALSO here
  • Religious Emblems for Adults
  • Training Recognitions - ALSO here
  • Jamborees
  • International
  • Medals and Embroidered Knots - ALSO here and here
  • Order of the Arrow
  • Scouter Dress Uniform
  • National Eagle Scout Association
  • National Camping School
  • Regional Insignia
• Unit and Special Flags

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