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Hold up a ten or twenty dollar bill for all to see, and ask the Scouts what it is, what it's worth, and why is it worth so much.
The bill is really just a piece of paper. It has no value. But, it has been created and certified by the U.S. Government to be worth ten (or twenty) dollars and can be exchanged for ten (or twenty) dollars worth of goods or services. It is Backed Up by the strength of our government. Without that power and trust backing it up, the bill would be worthless. Hold up a First Class or higher badge of rank.
Look at this patch. It's just a piece of fabric and by itself hardly worth much. But, it's valuable because we know it represents years of learning, leading, and serving. It is backed up by the efforts and commitment made by the Scout that wears it.
When you receive your own patch like this, you will know that the patch itself is not that important. How you back it up is the important part!