Vintage Boy Scout Traffic Safety Merit Badge Foraging Pouch
The Merit Collection | One of a Kind
A little piece of Scouting history, ready for a new adventure.
This one makes us smile because, at first glance, you might wonder what a traffic light has to do with a foraging pouch!
The original vintage Boy Scout merit badge on this pouch represents Traffic Safety. It's a badge that recognizes learning about road signs, traffic laws, and how to travel safely, whether you're driving, riding a bicycle, or walking.
We paired this colorful little patch with bright green waxed canvas, giving it a new home on one of our original folding foraging pouches.
The Story Behind the Badge
The Traffic Safety Merit Badge has been part of Scouting since the 1970s. It teaches practical skills about recognizing road hazards, understanding traffic signals, and making responsible decisions when traveling.
We love that Scouting encouraged learning all kinds of useful skills, not just those needed in the wilderness.
This particular badge came from an original vintage Boy Scout sash that held 30 merit badges. Each represented a different skill or accomplishment, and we're giving those old patches new life through our Merit Collection.
We don't know the story of the person who originally owned the sash, but we love imagining the experiences behind those badges.
Now this little traffic light is ready to travel again.
Our Original PNWBUSHCRAFT Foraging Pouch
Our folding foraging pouch was designed to be compact when you don't need it and ready to carry your finds when you do.
Wear it on your belt for collecting mushrooms, interesting rocks, pinecones, or whatever catches your eye along the trail.
When you're finished, fold it back into its compact pouch and snap it closed.
Dimensions & Features
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Open: Approximately 9" × 8.75"
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Folded: Approximately 3" × 3.5" × 1.25"
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Fits belts up to 2" wide
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Green waxed canvas construction
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Original vintage Boy Scout Traffic Safety Merit Badge
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Folding design with snap closure
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Handcrafted in Washington State
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One-of-a-kind creation
Part of The Merit Collection
Every piece in our Merit Collection features an original vintage Boy Scout merit badge removed from the same sash.
Instead of leaving these wonderful old patches tucked away, we're incorporating them into gear that's made to be used and enjoyed.
Each pouch tells a different little story, and once it's gone, we won't have another exactly like it.
Handmade by PNWBUSHCRAFT
Designed, cut, and sewn by our family in Washington State.
We believe useful gear can have a little personality and that old materials deserve another chance to be appreciated.
Built to last, not landfill.
Listing includes one foraging pouch only. Knife and other props are not included. This is an independently handcrafted PNWBUSHCRAFT product featuring a repurposed vintage Scout badge, not official Scouting merchandise.