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Originally posted by xo_kathy
Maybe because the pin is so old the guard is on the "wrong" side? Did they generally offer guards in the 20's? I'm thinking they didn't and this person had it added on later?
I think guards have been around a long time -- some were not Greek letters representing the local chapter, but were the Chi Omega crest. The guard is not only decorative, but actually serves the purpose of protecting the badge if it comes un-hooked.

On that note - Do most of you alums keep your guard on? I still have mine on, but I'm not sure of "proper" alum badge ettiquette?
I think it's certainly fine to keep the guard as long as you like -- it's personal preference. Years ago the Governing Council stated that an alumna could wear the badge on a ring or pendant -- or on the collar of a suit or dress (unlike collegians who must wear it only over their heart). Obviously, if your badge is on a ring -- the guard would have to go!

Most of the time you will notice that National Representatives no longer wear a chapter guard on the badge, since they kinda now "belong" to all chapters.

Also, I'd really love to get a silver badge as I have a lot more silver jewlery, but I have an attachment to "my" badge. Anyonw else feel this way?
When I bought the ring for my badge and began wearing it daily...I sent my pin to the jeweler (Burr Patterson & Auld) and had the pearls replaced with diamonds.