I got a reply from the U.S. National Scouting Museum.
So I guess I'm looking for a copy of the 1910 British manual.
Peace favor your sword,
Kirk
QuoteMerit badge pamphlets did not exist for Merit Badges in 1910, they came along later in the program in February 1919. The Merit Badge in question, Master at Arms, was part of the British Scouting program and was brought to the U.S. in 1909 as part of the initial launch of the Scouting program in this country. There is no record that any U.S. Scout ever earned this or any of the original 14 merit badges imported from England.
So I guess I'm looking for a copy of the 1910 British manual.
Peace favor your sword,
Kirk