Stamp Collecting Merit Badge

Stamp Collecting Merit Badge Stamp

Stamp Collecting Merit Badge Requirements


Useful Merit Badge Resources



SOSSI . . . Scouts On Stamps Society International


Information to help you earn the Stamp Collecting Merit Badge

BSA Stamp
1. Do the following:
  • (a) Discuss how you can better understand people, places, institutions, history, and geography as a result of collecting stamps.
  • (b) Briefly describe some aspects of the history, growth, and development of the United States postal system. How is it different from postal systems in other countries?

2. Define topical stamp collecting. What are some other types of stamp collections?

3. Show at least ONE example of each of the following:


4. Do the following:
  • (a) Demonstrate the use of ONE standard catalog for several different stamp issues. Explain why catalog value can vary from the corresponding purchase price.
  • (b) Explain the meaning of the term CONDITION as used to describe a stamp. Show examples that illustrate the different factors that affect a stamp's value.

5. Demonstrate the use of at least THREE of the following stamp collector's tools:
  • (a) Stamp tongs
  • (b) Water and Tray
  • (c) Magnifier(s)
  • (d) Hinges
  • (e) Perforation gauge
  • (f) Envelopes and sleeves
  • (g) Watermark fluid

6. Do the following:
  • (a) Show a stamp album and how to mount stamps with or without hinges. Show at least ONE page that displays several stamps.
  • (b) Discuss at least THREE ways you can help to preserve stamps, covers, and albums in first-class condition.

7. Do at least TWO of the following:
  • (a) Design a stamp, cancellation, or cachet.
  • (b) Visit a post office, stamp club, or stamp show with an experienced collector. Explain what you saw and/or did.
  • (c) Write a review of an interesting article from a stamp newspaper, magazine, or book.
  • (d) Research and report on a famous stamp-related personality or the history behind a particular stamp.
  • (e) Describe the steps taken to produce a stamp. Include the methods of printing, types of paper, perforation styles, and how they are gummed.
  • (f) Prepare a two-to-three page display involving stamps. Using ingenuity, as well as clippings, drawings, etc., tell a story about the stamps. How do they relate to history, geography, or a favorite topic of yours?

8. Mount and show, in a purchased or homemade album, ONE of the following:

Phillipines Scouts Semipostal Stamps

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