Fraternity and Sorority Arms, Seals, Flags and other Insignia

[thetygerlily]

Kappa has chapter flags at convention- kind of similar to the plaques that KSUViolet described.

From Kappa's blog a few months ago:

Parade of Flags: The Parade of Flags was introduced in 1986. It takes place the night before Convention opens and is the visual representation of Kappa’s permanent roll of chapters according to the dates of their founding. Alpha Deuteron Chapter leads the parade in honor of our first chapter, Alpha, founded at Monmouth College in 1870. The final chapter in the parade is the most recently installed chapter. In 2010, this chapter will be Eta Omicron, Northeastern University in Boston, installed in April 2010.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by thetygerlily

Kappa has chapter flags at convention- kind of similar to the plaques that KSUViolet described.

From Kappa's blog a few months ago:

Parade of Flags: The Parade of Flags was introduced in 1986. It takes place the night before Convention opens and is the visual representation of Kappa’s permanent roll of chapters according to the dates of their founding. Alpha Deuteron Chapter leads the parade in honor of our first chapter, Alpha, founded at Monmouth College in 1870. The final chapter in the parade is the most recently installed chapter. In 2010, this chapter will be Eta Omicron, Northeastern University in Boston, installed in April 2010.

I know from my wife's Kappa history book (History 2000: Kappa Kappa Gamma Through the Years, I think) that Kappa has a banner. I'm not finding a picture of it online, but it is (appropriately) in shades of blue with two or three large fleur-de-lis on it. I got the impression it's only used at convention or other national functions.

If I can get a good scan I'll post it.

ETA: Here it is. I like this page because it also shows the seal and the shingle/membership certificate.

Originally Posted by BraveMaroon

I've only ever seen a photo of our flag, and it was really pretty, but I cannot find a pic anywhere. Too bad, so sad!

Can you describe it?

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

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Can you describe it?

I'm kind of hesitant to since I can't find anything 'public' about it anywhere and I'm not certain if that's because we don't use it often or we don't talk about Fight Club. *whoops there I go*

Maybe one of the seasoned conventionites knows better than I if it's displayed there or not.

[BraveMaroon]

Originally Posted by Drolefille

I'm kind of hesitant to since I can't find anything 'public' about it anywhere and I'm not certain if that's because we don't use it often or we don't talk about Fight Club. *whoops there I go*

Maybe one of the seasoned conventionites knows better than I if it's displayed there or not.

I hoped you might step in, because I thought the same thing. That said, our public website says we adopted the banner in 1915.

So at least we can acknowledge that we have a banner.

I never did the convention, so I can't say more...

[LucyKKG]

Originally Posted by thetygerlily

Kappa has chapter flags at convention- kind of similar to the plaques that KSUViolet described.

From Kappa's blog a few months ago:

Parade of Flags: The Parade of Flags was introduced in 1986. It takes place the night before Convention opens and is the visual representation of Kappa’s permanent roll of chapters according to the dates of their founding. Alpha Deuteron Chapter leads the parade in honor of our first chapter, Alpha, founded at Monmouth College in 1870. The final chapter in the parade is the most recently installed chapter. In 2010, this chapter will be Eta Omicron, Northeastern University in Boston, installed in April 2010.

The coolest part about this is that each chapter makes their own flag. They have certain specifications (like having the chapter designation on it) but they're all pretty original with stuff from their own school on it. Love it!

[Drolefille]

Found a public description:

The banner is a pennant of maroon superimposed upon a background of lavender and displaying a hollow triangle enclosing the letters Σ, K. It hangs perpendicularly, indented at the bottom, giving it two lateral points.

Unfortunately all the books that mention it are in snippet view only and i had to game the system to get that much. No pics. Will keep looking.

[AGDLynn]

I know Alpha Gamma Delta has a flag but I can't remember what it looks like exactly, lol.

A few of conventions ago (I was there but can't remember which one, lol), AGD started the Chapter Parade of Flags with the Chapter Name and School in the School colors.

Alpha has always the 1st one of course, but it will be extra thrilling at the next Convention in St. Louis because Alpha was recolonized a few weeks ago.

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by AGDLynn

I know Alpha Gamma Delta has a flag but I can't remember what it looks like exactly, lol.

Interesting you mention this at this point in the thread. Just last night, I was going through some files on a flash drive where I had some Greek related pictures, and I found a picture of an AGD flag. I can't remember where online I found it, and I don't know if it's the official design or not, though it does bear a family resemblence with AGD's armorial bearings. Maybe someone else can confirm whether it's the real deal or not. Here is what I had:

[Scattered504]

I haven't seen the KA COA yet, so I thought I would post it.



This is the official COA, though it does not conform to heraldic principles. The National Office did publish our heraldic COA in The Varlet, but it hasn't officially been adopted.

Here is the symbolism on the COA:

The colors of The Order are traditionally Crimson and Old Gold. The colors represent the blood sacrificed and treasures spent in defense of Christianity.

The flowers of the Order are the crimson rose and the magnolia blossom. The crimson rose represents masculine might and the white magnolia blossom represents purity. The flowers of the Order, and a ribbon featuring the Order's motto ("God and the Ladies") adorn the bottom of the crest.

The crest itself is representative of several things. The hand holding the axe is representative of the continuing power of the Knight Commander and of the Order. The Helmet was, at one time, a symbol used by the Knight Commander of the Order. The badge is featured at the center of the crest, and the lions on either side represent different things each. The lion on the left, looking away, symbolizes "rampant", meaning magnanimous. The lion on the right, looking towards you, symbolizes "regardent", which means cautious or circumspect. The design of the crest, featuring both lions, suggests that a balance is needed in life.

[thetygerlily]

Originally Posted by Scattered504

I haven't seen the KA COA yet, so I thought I would post it.

I don't think I'd seen the KA Order coat of arms before... but there are some strong similarities to Phi Mu's! Phi Mu was founded first but I don't know when their COA was created (considering the name change). Anyone know what the relationship is?

[SWTXBelle]

Phi Mu lions look happier.

[Scattered504]

Kappa Alpha's COA was officially adopted in 1897, while the Phi Mu COA was designed in 1904. KA and Phi Mu are both Southern chapters, so they may have been influenced by one another. Not really sure if there is any official relationship or if it is entirely coincidental.

[thetygerlily]

Originally Posted by Scattered504

Not really sure if there is any official relationship or if it is entirely coincidental.

Based on the stance of the lions down to their foot and tail placements, holding the badge, the motto ribbon, the colors, and rays around the crest I highly doubt it's entirely coincidental But it's also unlikely there's an official relationship. Probably more like a KA had a sister in Phi Mu and helped provide input, or the two chapters were particularly close on one campus, or... possibilities abound. Maybe it's in a Phi Mu history book somewhere?

And SWTXBelle, I agree. Phi Mu's lions do appear happier and more feminine Look at those dainty little lion feet in comparison!

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by thetygerlily

And SWTXBelle, I agree. Phi Mu's lions do appear happier and more feminine Look at those dainty little lion feet in comparison!

Are you calling them sissies?! I mean, they have manes, so they are still lions, not lionesses.

Originally Posted by Scattered504

I haven't seen the KA COA yet, so I thought I would post it.

Thanks, and welcome! I have to say, KA's flag may be my favorite among fraternity flags (other than my own, of course). It's probably a tie with TKE and ATO.

[thetygerlily]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

Are you calling them sissies?! I mean, they have manes, so they are still lions, not lionesses.

Oh no, of course not. I just think these are the kind of lions who take pride in their grooming habits with regular haircuts & pedicures. It's okay for men to have good grooming habits

PS pun not originally intended!