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The current merit badge system began in 1979; three merit badges have not been updated since that time – Athletics, Mammal Study and Pulp and Paper. The most recent new merit badges are Nuclear Science, created in 2005 as a redesigned Atomic Energy badge; Snow Sports, created in 1999 as a redesigned Skiing merit badge; and Fly Fishing, split off from the Fishing merit badge in 2002. The most recent completely new merit badges are Composite Materials, created in 2006;{{ref|Composite}} Archaeology and Climbing, both created in 1997; and Entrepreneurship, created in 1998. The Boy Scouts of America are, as of 2005, field-testing a Hunting merit badge.{{ref|research}} | The current merit badge system began in 1979; three merit badges have not been updated since that time – Athletics, Mammal Study and Pulp and Paper. The most recent new merit badges are Nuclear Science, created in 2005 as a redesigned Atomic Energy badge; Snow Sports, created in 1999 as a redesigned Skiing merit badge; and Fly Fishing, split off from the Fishing merit badge in 2002. The most recent completely new merit badges are Composite Materials, created in 2006;{{ref|Composite}} Archaeology and Climbing, both created in 1997; and Entrepreneurship, created in 1998. The Boy Scouts of America are, as of 2005, field-testing a Hunting merit badge.{{ref|research}} | ||
Besides the BSA, these [[Scouting]] organizations are known to issue or have issued merit badges: [[Scouts Canada|Canada]], | Besides the BSA, these [[Scouting]] organizations are known to issue or have issued merit badges: [[Scouts Canada|Canada]], Indonesia, [[Scout Association of Japan|Japan]], [[Federación de Escultismo en España|Spain]], [[The National Scout Organization of Thailand|Thailand]], and the [[The Scout Association|United Kingdom]]. [[Austrian Scouts and Girl Guides|Austria]] has a program similar to merit badges for certain age groups. | ||
[[Image:MeritBadgeSash.JPG|right|thumb|A sample merit badge sash: From left to right, starting at top; '''1''' Swimming, Mammal Study, Environmental Science; '''2''' Basketry, Wood Carving, Dog Care; '''3''' Wilderness Survival, Emergency Preparedness, Bird Study; '''4''' Public Speaking, Scholarship, Law; '''5''' Rifle Shooting, Archery, Metalwork; '''6''' Fish and Wildlife Management, Citizenship in the Nation, Orienteering; '''7''' Citizenship in the Community, Communications, Personal Management; '''8''' Soil and Water Conservation, Reptile Study, Lifesaving; '''9''' Forestry, Citizenship in the World, Safety]] | [[Image:MeritBadgeSash.JPG|right|thumb|A sample merit badge sash: From left to right, starting at top; '''1''' Swimming, Mammal Study, Environmental Science; '''2''' Basketry, Wood Carving, Dog Care; '''3''' Wilderness Survival, Emergency Preparedness, Bird Study; '''4''' Public Speaking, Scholarship, Law; '''5''' Rifle Shooting, Archery, Metalwork; '''6''' Fish and Wildlife Management, Citizenship in the Nation, Orienteering; '''7''' Citizenship in the Community, Communications, Personal Management; '''8''' Soil and Water Conservation, Reptile Study, Lifesaving; '''9''' Forestry, Citizenship in the World, Safety]] | ||
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|[[Image:Mb017c.gif|25px]][http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/mb017.html American Cultures] | |[[Image:Mb017c.gif|25px]][http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/mb017.html American Cultures] | ||
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|[[Image:Mb132c.gif|25px]][http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/mb132.html Archaeology] | |[[Image:Mb132c.gif|25px]][http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/mb132.html Archaeology] | ||
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|[[Image:Mb019c.gif|25px]][http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/mb019.html Archery] | |[[Image:Mb019c.gif|25px]][http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/mb019.html Archery] | ||
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|[[Image:Mb026c.gif|25px]][http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/mb026.html Backpacking] | |[[Image:Mb026c.gif|25px]][http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/mb026.html Backpacking] | ||
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| | |Geology | ||
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|[[Image:Mb059c.gif|25px]][http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/mb059.html Golf] | |[[Image:Mb059c.gif|25px]][http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/mb059.html Golf] | ||
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|[[Image:Mb122c.gif|25px]][http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/mb122.html Graphic Arts] | |[[Image:Mb122c.gif|25px]][http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/mb122.html Graphic Arts] | ||
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|''Eagle-required'' (this or Emergency Preparedness) | |''Eagle-required'' (this or Emergency Preparedness) | ||
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|[[Image:Mb071c.gif|25px]][http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/mb071.html Mammal Study] | |[[Image:Mb071c.gif|25px]][http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/mb071.html Mammal Study] | ||
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| | |Metalworking | ||
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|[[Image:Mb075c.gif|25px]][http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/mb075.html Model Design and Building] | |[[Image:Mb075c.gif|25px]][http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/mb075.html Model Design and Building] | ||
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| | |Motorboat | ||
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|[[Image:Mb077c.gif|25px]][http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/mb077.html Music] | |[[Image:Mb077c.gif|25px]][http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/mb077.html Music] | ||
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|[[Image:Mb010c.gif|25px]][http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/mb010.html '''Personal Fitness'''] | |[[Image:Mb010c.gif|25px]][http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/mb010.html '''Personal Fitness'''] | ||
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|[[Image:Mb099c.gif|25px]][http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/mb099.html Salesmanship] | |[[Image:Mb099c.gif|25px]][http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/mb099.html Salesmanship] | ||
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| | |Textile | ||
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|[[Image:Mb111c.gif|25px]][http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/mb111.html Theater] | |[[Image:Mb111c.gif|25px]][http://www.usscouts.org/usscouts/mb/mb111.html Theater] | ||
