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The Alpha Delta Pi Badge
The first badge was worn by the Adelpheans in 1851. It was a satin riband with ribbon streamers; the name "Adelphean" appeared on one end, and a design of clasped hands at the other end. In the center was the Open Motto—"We Live For Each Other."
This is the official badge as we know it today. In 1906, during the Alpha Delta Pi's first convention, this design with the smaller gold badge with a black enamel center which pictures the clasped hands, the two stars, and the Greek letters was proposed.
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In the beginning (1851), the Adelpheans had individual jewelers make their pins, which is why there is such a difference in size. But the clasped hands are there from Day One!
When I was getting ready for initiation, I had a choice between two sizes of pins: regular & minature. The regular has four pearls (or other jewels) between the points while the minature one has only three. As you already know, we have a vast amount of choices concerning our pins; yellow or white gold, plain, pearls, pearls with jeweled points, alternating pearls & jewels, etc. Our Grand President Eremitus has a pin with a double row of diamonds on it - it's amazing!
