Another Badge Thread: Are You Allowed to Wear Yours as Something Other than a Badge

[Gusteau]

Delta Chi Law only states that the badge must be worn "over the heart" and who can wear it (initiated members and their wives, fiancees, mothers, sisters, and house mothers).

So no, it cannot be converted into any other type of jewelry or worn any other way. The wives of International Presidents are given a diamond and pearl badge that may be pinned over the heart, but is presented on a badge holder necklace. To me this is a clear violation of Delta Chi Law, but I'm not in charge so...

Since "over the heart" is not specific members can wear the badge on their shirt or coat lapel. Both are correct; which one you do is usually a matter of chapter tradition. I personally think it looks really freaking stupid on a coat lapel.

[aephi alum]

Originally Posted by Gusteau

Delta Chi Law only states that the badge must be worn "over the heart" and who can wear it (initiated members and their wives, fiancees, mothers, sisters, and house mothers).

So does that mean Delta Chi members cannot pin their girlfriends unless and until they get engaged?

[Gusteau]

Originally Posted by aephi alum

So does that mean Delta Chi members cannot pin their girlfriends unless and until they get engaged?

That is correct, though I wouldn't be surprised if it's sometimes ignored to conform with the more conventional sequence.

[als463]

Phi Mu Alumnae can wear their badges as either necklaces or rings. HJ sells the ring holder. I bought one and had my "special edition" badge permanently placed on the ring. I wear it as often as I can and I get so many compliments.