Requirement · part of 7.0.4.4. The badge was discontinued
7.0.4.4. The misconception the Guide names
Required Often forgotten
It is not the case that discontinued merit badges may be earned for as long as the patch and the requirements can be found somewhere. The Guide calls that out as a misconception in so many words.
Notes and warnings
Warning. The Guide states this as a misconception, in those words. A patch on an auction site and a copy of the old requirements are not authority to start earning a discontinued badge.
Where this step comes from
- Guide to Advancement (2025), Section 7.0.4.4 · It is a misconception that discontinued badges may be earned as long as the patch and requirements can be found.