weird alpha phi pin!!
 

Whoa this is a really weird pin...it says alpha phi but it also says 1838 - obviously before alpha phi began. It's a mystery but tyoregon is all about it even though its NOT an official Alpha Phi (as we know it) pin.

http://i18.ebayimg.com/02/i/00/e6/1d/64_1.JPG

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=11145

Interesting...
 

The seven pointed star is only used in law enforcement and the words, well, check out this link...

http://www.regiments.org/milhist/uk/cav/DG5.htm

and see what you get...Odd - could have been custom made for many different meanings...Odd yet fascinating!!!

Maharet

I believe that the Latin means

Always forward, Never backward

It has rich history as both a class motto and a military motto.

I would guess based on the 7 point star, year and motto that this is some sort of military fraternal order or something like that, but I truly have no idea.

LD