NPC Badge Question?

MysticCat · #1 10-11-2006, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by SigDeltSwtheart

Basically, what is the purpose of chapter guards and/or dangles?

The purpose of a guard is exactly what the name implies -- it "guards" against the loss of your badge if, for some reason, your badge falls off your shirt/blouse, etc. As a side benefit, the guard provides a place to show chapter affiliation, but it wasn't always so. I've seen older guards in more than one GLO that showed the GLO's coat-of-arms.

33girl · #2 10-11-2006, 01:48 PM

Our chapter all had guards, but very few people had dangles. I've seen some badges that are super duper dangled out though.

When I see badges WITHOUT chapter guards, they always look to me like something is missing. Although some badges are so tiny (like the keys and quills and such) I'm not sure how you would hook them on.

Tom Earp · #3 10-11-2006, 02:54 PM

Guards can be very important.

1. Show chapter designation.

2. Keep from losing your badge.

Let just say that I had a $350.00 Badge that came loose and I didn't know it.

One of our Grand High Zeta members pointed it out to me. Wow, would hate to have lost it.

8 pearls, 3 saphires and 8 diamonds on white gold.

That is why one really needs a guard.

KSUViolet06 · #4 10-11-2006, 03:05 PM

I just got a chapter guard for Christmas. I've started a trend because now like half my chapter is getting one. The only girls who have dangles are the ones who are or have been officers. I would like to get my Circle Degree dangle for when I graduate though.

Tom Earp · #5 10-11-2006, 03:18 PM

PS,
one must remember that guards can be expensive depending on if one or two letters, plain, scrolled, or jeweled.

Check your National site to get pricing. Or go to herff jones web site and seach for your group.

Guards can range from: $32.00-$93.00

But as I said, I spent $90.00 to save a $350.00 Badge!