It actually may have waned as Fraternity Badges were not Cheao!
I did not give My Future Wife Mine! I worked to hard to get it and I wanted to wear it! It lasted a Year of wearing as I Graduated 1 year after We were Chartered and would not let Her Wear The Local I started for the same reason!
It seems in this day and age, that Many Fraternity Members do not get Badges even though We have a Basic Badge that everyone gets figured into their Ritual Fees and is Reasonable.
Just Be Proud When You get Yours, They are Special!