Outdated Insignia

Index of Retired Insignia

Throughout the years, many AY honors have had their patches either be updated, redesigned, changed, or even discarded. This is usually due to a changing world and a need for requirements to be up-to-date with the latest discoveries, changing technology, differing cultures, and much more. While almost all honors are simply updated in requirements and/or design, there are also a few honors that no longer exist.

This page showcases several AY honor patches as they existed before they underwent design changes. The purpose of the page is three-fold: 1) Demonstrate the interesting designs, history, and legacy of Pathfindering; 2) Resolve any questions and confusion as to what a patch is supposed to look like & 3) Identifying patches that maybe many seasoned Pathfinders have on their sashes but might have forgotten what they are ;-)

If you have any honor patches that are outdated and you do not see it on this page, take a picture and upload it here!

Insignia	Name	Year Changed	Reason Changed
	Barbering	Unknown	It is uncertain as to why this patch was printed with a gray background. The most likely explanation is that it was a misprint. The updated design now has a red background to reflect its Vocational category and a circular outline reflecting the red-white-blue colors that most barber shops are recognized for.

Insignia	Name	Year Changed	Reason Changed
	Basic Sewing	Unknown	Basic Sewing originally only had a thread and needle in its design. Later, color was added and a thimble as well.

Insignia	Name	Year Changed	Reason Changed
	Bible Evangelism	Unknown	Bible Evangelism used to be part of the now defunct Outreach category, but was changed to the Vocational category.

Insignia	Name	Year Changed	Reason Changed
	Bookkeeping	Unknown	Bookkeeping used to be part of the Arts & Crafts category, but was changed to the Vocational category.

Insignia	Name	Year Changed	Reason Changed
	Chemistry	Unknown	Chemistry used to be part of the Nature category, but was changed to the Health & Science category.

Insignia	Name	Year Changed	Reason Changed
	Christian Sales Principles	Unknown	Christian Sales Principles used to be part of the now defunct Outreach category, but was changed to the Vocational category.

Insignia	Name	Year Changed	Reason Changed
	First Aid	2000	First Aid originally displayed St. John's cross. It is now divided into First Aid - Basic and First Aid - Standard. In some Divisions, there is a First Aid - Advanced also. This honor used to be part of the now defunct Outreach category, but was changed to the Health & Science category. NOTE: Some countries, such as parts of Canada, England, and Australia, still use St. John Ambulance as their first aid procedure. This patch design might still be accepted in these regions.

Insignia	Name	Year Changed	Reason Changed
	Basic First Aid	2000	First Aid - Basic originally displayed St. John's cross and a letter J in the center, signifying "junior". This honor used to be part of the now defunct Outreach category, but was changed to the Health & Science category. NOTE: Some countries, such as parts of Canada, England, and Australia, still use St. John Ambulance as their first aid procedure. This patch design might still be accepted in these regions.

Insignia	Name	Year Changed	Reason Changed
	Journalism	Unknown	Journalism used to be part of the Arts & Crafts category, but was changed to the Vocational category.

Insignia	Name	Year Changed	Reason Changed
	Laundering	Unknown	Laundering originally only had a simple iron facing left in its design. Later, it was changed to a more detailed iron facing right.

Insignia	Name	Year Changed	Reason Changed
	Native American Lore	Unknown	Previously titled Indian Lore, this honor was renamed so that the title would be culturally appropriate. The headdress was updated to all eagle feathers instead of multi-colored feathers. No tribes ever used multi-colored warbonnets.

Insignia	Name	Year Changed	Reason Changed
	Optics	Unknown	Optics used to be part of the Nature category, but was changed to the Health & Science category.

Insignia	Name	Year Changed	Reason Changed
	Orienteering	Unknown	Orientation used to be part of the Nature category, but was changed to the Recreation category.

Insignia	Name	Year Changed	Reason Changed
	Photography	Unknown	Photography technology has progressed a long way, and the image of a dry-plate camera became antique. It was replaced with a film camera (although some might already consider this image too an antique).

Insignia	Name	Year Changed	Reason Changed
	Physical Culture	1968	The patch depicts a pair of clubs or meels that are a type of exercise equipment used for developing strength. The wooden clubs are of varying sizes and weights, which were swung in certain patterns as part of a carefully choreographed routine and in unison by a group of exercisers, led by an instructor in front, similar to modern aerobics classes. Clubs ranged from a few pounds to fifty pounds. Physical Culture was changed to Physical Fitness in 1968.

Insignia	Name	Year Changed	Reason Changed
	Shoe Repair	Unknown	Shoe Repair originally had a boot silhouette in its design. Later, it was changed to a more detailed outline of a boot.

Insignia	Name	Year Changed	Reason Changed
150px	Skateboarding	Unknown	This patch was specific to the North American Division. This honor's requirements were discontinued due to safety and insurance concerns. The Skateboarding honor can still be found within the South Pacific Division, albeit with very different requirements.

Insignia	Name	Year Changed	Reason Changed
	Teaching	Unknown	Teaching used to be part of the now defunct Outreach category, but was changed to the Vocational category. Also, the flag in front of the building was of the USA; this made the insignia region-specific, instead of worldwide.

Insignia	Name	Year Changed	Reason Changed
	Typewriting	Unknown	Typewriting used to be part of the Arts & Crafts category, but was changed to the Vocational category.

Insignia	Name	Year Changed	Reason Changed
	Adventist Church Heritage Award (FL)	Unknown	Specific only to the Florida Conference, this patch was originally made wide as to distinguish it from a regular Division-level AY honor. It was blue in color to reflect the Outreach category. It was changed to a normal AY honor patch size and the background was recolored to gray to match all other FL-only honors.

Insignia	Name	Year Changed	Reason Changed
	Disability Awareness	Unknown	Specific only to the Florida Conference, this patch originally had a white background. The background was recolored to gray to match all other FL-only honors.

Insignia	Name	Year Changed	Reason Changed
	Manatees	Unknown	Specific only to the Florida Conference, this patch originally had a blue background to mimic a manatee swimming in the ocean. The background was recolored to gray to match all other FL-only honors.

Insignia	Name	Year Changed	Reason Changed
	Natural Disasters	Unknown	Specific only to the Florida Conference, this patch was originally made just a bit larger than a regular honor patch to distinguish it from a regular Division-level AY honor. Originally light-blue in color, it was changed to a normal AY honor patch size and the background was recolored to gray to match all other FL-only honors.

Insignia	Name	Year Changed	Reason Changed
	Space Exploration	Unknown	Specific only to the Florida Conference, this patch originally had a man on the moon and a border embroidered with a gold color. It was changed to a man orbiting earth, the border was recolored black, and the background was recolored to gray to match all other FL-only honors.