Vintage Boy Scout Genealogy Merit Badge Foraging Pouch

The Merit Collection | One of a Kind

I think this might be one of the most fitting badges we've used in our Merit Collection so far.

This one features an original vintage Boy Scout Genealogy Merit Badge, with a bright orange background and a beautiful yellow embroidered family tree. We've paired it with olive-green waxed canvas to create a special edition of our original PNWBUSHCRAFT Foraging Pouch.

It's a little piece of history that's ready to head out and make some new memories.

The Story Behind the Genealogy Badge

The Genealogy Merit Badge is all about discovering your family history, learning about your ancestors, and understanding the stories that connect generations.

To earn this badge, Scouts researched their family trees, talked with relatives, explored historical records, and learned how to preserve information about their family's past.

I love the idea behind this badge because so much of what we do at PNWBUSHCRAFT involves preserving things that might otherwise be forgotten.

Old fabrics, vintage textiles, and little pieces of history all have stories worth carrying forward.

One Sash, Many Stories

This original badge came from a vintage Boy Scout sash that held 30 merit badges.

Every badge in our Merit Collection came from that same sash, and each one represents something its original owner took the time to learn.

We don't know the Scout who earned them or the adventures that came afterward, but I think that's part of what makes this collection so interesting.

Instead of leaving these beautiful old badges tucked away, we're giving them another opportunity to be appreciated and enjoyed.

Each one has been incorporated into our original handcrafted foraging pouch, creating a collection of individual pieces with a shared history.

Our Original PNWBUSHCRAFT Foraging Pouch

Our folding foraging pouch is one of those handy little pieces of gear that's easy to forget you're wearing until you need it.

It attaches to your belt with snaps and folds into a compact pouch that stays out of the way while you're exploring.

When you find something worth collecting, simply unsnap the front and unfold the pouch.

Use it for gathering mushrooms, rocks, pinecones, or other treasures you discover on your adventures.

When you're finished, fold it back up, snap it closed, and you're ready to keep exploring.

Dimensions & Details

• Open: Approximately 9" wide × 8.75" tall

• Folded: Approximately 3" × 3.5" × 1.25"

• Fits belts up to 2" wide

• Olive-green waxed canvas

• Original vintage Boy Scout Genealogy Merit Badge

• Metal snap closure

• Compact folding design

• Handmade in Washington State

• One-of-a-kind piece from The Merit Collection

Because this is an original vintage badge, it may show small signs of age or previous use. We consider those details part of its story.

A Little History Worth Carrying

There's something especially meaningful about taking a badge that represents family history and giving it a new life.

We may never know the story of the Scout who earned this particular badge, but we do know that someone spent time learning about the generations who came before them.

Now that little embroidered family tree gets to continue its journey as part of a handmade piece of outdoor gear.

That's the kind of connection to the past we love.

Built to last, not landfill.

This listing is for one foraging pouch only. Knives, sheaths, and other items shown in photographs are not included. PNWBUSHCRAFT is not affiliated with or endorsed by Scouting America.