Vtg. Boy Scout Pins

Vintage Boy Scouts of America Metal Proficiency Pins – Early Scout Activity Badges Set (c. 1940s–1950s)

Step back into Scouting history with this authentic set of vintage Boy Scouts of America proficiency pins, an early version of merit badges awarded for skill mastery before the modern cloth patches became standard.

Each solid metal pin features a distinct design representing a different scouting skill — from automotive and aviation to forestry, athletics, and craftsmanship — symbolizing the resourcefulness and adventure that defined mid-century American Scouting.

Features:

• Genuine vintage BSA collectible – Original metal “activity” or “proficiency” pins, circa 1940s–50s

• Multiple skill designs – Includes horse, tree, gears, swimmer, carpenter tools, baseball, and more

• Mounted on original display card – With handwritten label reading “Activity Badge” and Scout’s name

• Crafted in durable metal – Likely nickel-plated pewter or aluminum alloy

• Highly collectible – Rare early edition set from the pre-patch scouting era

Condition:

Good vintage condition with light age wear and mild adhesive residue on the original card. Pins remain intact and well-defined, showing excellent detail for their age.

Perfect For:

• Vintage Boy Scout memorabilia collectors

• Mid-century Americana displays

• Shadow box or frame displays for nostalgia and décor

• Historical education or Scouting heritage collections

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