Mystery Pins
 

I went to a consignment shop earlier today and I had my letters on. The lady who rang us up said she had two tri delta pins and I bought them so they would have a proper home. The only trouble is, I have no idea what they are. I have looked all over and I still can't figure it out. Does anyone else have an idea?
Here they are:
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I recognize the top one as being from The Delphian Society. They show up on thatauctionsite fairly often.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DELPHIAN-SOC...item53f2894365

I have no idea about the second one.

Recognition Pin
 

This is most likely a recognition pin. Per page 54 History of Delta Delta Delta 1888-1988 edited by Margaret Paddock Haller (Cornell):

"In 1942 the Convention adopted an "official recognition pin," which was gold interlocking deltas with a pearl in the center according to Balfour ads in the Trident, but the various other designs have always been acceptable: pine tree, several forms of interlocking deltas, coat of arms..."

Thanks y'all :). Do you know what the recognition pin was given for?

If it's like fraternities, it wasn't given in recognition of anything. It's a pin worn on the lapel of a jacket so that the wearer can be "recognized" as a member when not wearing a badge.

Ohhhh I see. Thanks :). I'm still new :)