merit badge

American  

noun

1. an insignia or device granted by the Boy Scouts, worn especially on a uniform to indicate special achievement.

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Example Sentences

Over nearly a decade, he earned merit badges in subjects like fire safety and wildlife.

From New York Times

The vast youth organisation, which includes more than 57 million scouts around the world, is launching a new merit badge in the UK all about money.

From BBC

Instead, she ended up at Katch bar in Astoria, with State Senator Michael Gianaris, who earned his progressive merit badge by helping to torpedo Amazon’s plans to build a second headquarters in Long Island City.

From New York Times

Requirements in becoming an Eagle Scout include earning at least 21 merit badges.

From Washington Times

Officers do cultural diversity training and help Cub Scouts earn merit badges for finger printing.

From Washington Post