Requirement
3. Show an example of each of ten kinds
Required
At least ONE example of each of (a) to (j).
Notes and warnings
Note. At least one example of each of the ten. Several parts name more than one thing, such as mint and used stamps, or sheet, booklet and coil stamps. Ask your counselor at the first meeting what they expect to see for those.
Tip. Much of this badge is showing things you have found: an example of each of the ten kinds in requirement 3, examples of what affects value in 4(b), and an album with a collection for requirement 8. Start gathering early, and keep what you find in one place.
What this is made of
- 3(a). Perforated and imperforate stamps
- 3(b). Mint and used stamps
- 3(c). Sheet, booklet and coil stamps
- 3(d). Numbers on plate block, booklet, coil, or marginal markings
- 3(e). Overprint and surcharge
- 3(f). Metered mail
- 3(g). Definitive, commemorative, semipostal and airmail stamps
- 3(h). Cancellation and postmark
- 3(i). First day cover
- 3(j). Postal stationery
Where this step comes from
- Stamp Collecting Merit Badge Requirements (Merit Badge Hub, last modified 2025-09-19), Requirement 3 · Asks for at least ONE example of each of (a) to (j).