Patch placement

Scouting America publishes the official rules for where every patch goes. Use the current Guide to Awards and Insignia, and the uniform inspection sheet for a quick check.

What is specific to Troop 33

Unit number. The Troop provides the Troop 33 number patch.
Council patch. The Pacific Skyline Council shoulder patch is bought by parents.
Patrol patch. The patrol chooses its patch, and parents buy it.
Position of responsibility. A Scout who holds a position wears its patch.
Totin' Chip and Firem'n Chit. The official uniform policy says these patches are not worn on a pocket flap. Wearing them there does not follow that policy, but they are designed in the shape of a pocket flap, and many of our Scouts choose to wear them there anyway.

Where the patches go

These two pictures are excerpts from Scouting America's Guide to Awards and Insignia, from the Troop's old page. The council, unit number and lodge shown are examples. See the official guide above for the current rules.

Diagram of the right and left sleeves showing where shoulder loops, the flag, the council patch, the unit number and the Trained strip go — Sleeves

Diagram of the right and left pockets showing the order of jamboree, lodge, rank and other insignia — Pockets

Merit badge sash

The merit badge sash is the preferred way to display earned merit badges.

How do I wear it? Over the right shoulder. It may go under or over the shoulder loop.

Can I wear more than one? No, only one merit badge sash at a time.

Where do the badges go? On the front and back of the sash, typically starting at the top of the front.

Is there a required order? No. Place them in the order earned, or group them as Eagle-required and elective, or any other way.

Can I put other patches on the sash? Yes, but miscellaneous patches go only on the back.

Can I wear the Order of the Arrow sash and the merit badge sash together? No. They are never worn at the same time.