Badges and Patches are the backbone of your Girl Scout's vest. The pride from completing all the portions of the badge work and the joy of earning that new event patch cannot be matched.
Placing them on the vest properly is another story. There is a difference between a badge and a patch. And where you place them is important as well as where to place the official insignia and pins.
Placing them on the vest properly is another story. There is a difference between a badge and a patch. And where you place them is important as well as where to place the official insignia and pins.
What is a Badge?
A Badge is earned through completion of 5 educational steps. The Volunteer page has badge work activity packs for each level. Badges are put out by GSUSA and are placed on the front of the vest. Leaders and parents can order them from the online shop here, or visit the retail shop in San Luis Obispo, located at 1119 Chorro Street.
Daisy Vest |
Brownie Vest |
The flag, council patch and troop numbers are attached on the right shoulder of the vest. Insignia tab- yellow for Daisies- is pinned on the left shoulder. The petals and leaves are attached on the left side of the vest, as are journey awards. Daisy badges are attached on the bottom right of the vest.
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The flag, council patch and troop numbers are attached on the right shoulder of the vest. If your troop has a crest, it is placed about the numbers. Insignia tab- brown for Brownies- is pinned on the left shoulder. Badges are attached to the bottom right, Journey awards are attached on the bottom left. Membership pins, bridging rainbows, and earned pins can be placed under the numbers.
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Junior Vest |
Cadette/Senior/Ambassador Vest |
The flag, council patch and troop numbers are attached on the right shoulder of the vest. If your troop has a crest, it is attached above the numbers. Insignia tab, green for Juniors, is pinned on the left shoulder. Badges are attached to the bottom right, but if more room is needed, they can also be on the bottom left. Journey awards are attached on the bottom left. Membership pins, bridging rainbows, fly-up wings, and earned pins can be placed under the numbers. Junior bronze award is pinned on the left shoulder.
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The color of vest does not change for older Girl Scouts as they move up, therefore all badges for the levels are placed on the vest. The flag, council patch, crest and troop numbers are placed on the right shoulder. The dark blue insignia tab is placed on the left shoulder. Bronze, silver, and gold award pins are placed on the left shoulder.
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What is a Patch?
Patches are the awesome keepsakes Girl Scouts get from events. They may be something the troop did together, a Service Unit event or a Council event. Girls can pick up patches whenever they travel and visit places to remember all the amazing adventures they had as a Girl Scout.
Patches are always placed on the back of the vest.
Wondering where to order patches for your troop? Here are some resources for you:
Patches are always placed on the back of the vest.
Wondering where to order patches for your troop? Here are some resources for you:
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Advantage Emblem (link below)
Advantage Emblem |
Snappy Logos (link below)
Snappy Logos They carry inexpensive stock patches but will do custom patches. |
To help remember where to place Badges and Patches,
"Think of a mullet: Business up front, Party in the back"
-Lisa Dart
"Think of a mullet: Business up front, Party in the back"
-Lisa Dart