1. The gold filled scrolled edge.
2. Everyone gets whatever pin they want. But a lot have the plain badges. Silver was not available when I was a collegiate.
3. I don't collect vintage pins. I'd like to though. But I don't really trust Ebay that much.
4. I love so many of them. I think the Crown Pearl is beautiful! But I also like the pearl/amethyst one. I just wish they had one w/ alternating garnet and amethyst.
