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Typically adult volunteers who have received the Eagle award as a youth wear a smaller patch depicting a square knot. Eagle Palms are a further recognition, awarded for completing additional tenure, leadership, and merit badge requirements. Eagle Scouts are recognized with a medal and a cloth badge that visibly recognizes the accomplishments of the Scout. The requirements include an Eagle Scout Service Project where the Scout must further demonstrate service and leadership. The list below includes notable recipients.Īs of 2014, requirements include earning at least 21 merit badges and demonstrating Scout Spirit, leadership, and service.
Since it was first awarded to Arthur Rose Eldred on August 21, 1912, Eagle Scout has been earned by more than two million youth. Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Scouts BSA program division of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA).