Mystery Pins

Cheercat · #1 01-05-2013, 01:08 AM

I went to a consignment shop earlier today and I had my letters on. The lady who rang us up said she had two tri delta pins and I bought them so they would have a proper home. The only trouble is, I have no idea what they are. I have looked all over and I still can't figure it out. Does anyone else have an idea?
Here they are:
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Leslie Anne · #2 01-05-2013, 04:56 AM

I recognize the top one as being from The Delphian Society. They show up on thatauctionsite fairly often.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/DELPHIAN-SOC...item53f2894365

I have no idea about the second one.

etadrisophila · #3 01-05-2013, 11:40 AM

This is most likely a recognition pin. Per page 54 History of Delta Delta Delta 1888-1988 edited by Margaret Paddock Haller (Cornell):

"In 1942 the Convention adopted an "official recognition pin," which was gold interlocking deltas with a pearl in the center according to Balfour ads in the Trident, but the various other designs have always been acceptable: pine tree, several forms of interlocking deltas, coat of arms..."

Cheercat · #4 01-05-2013, 12:16 PM

Thanks y'all

. Do you know what the recognition pin was given for?

MysticCat · #5 01-05-2013, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Cheercat

Thanks y'all

. Do you know what the recognition pin was given for?

If it's like fraternities, it wasn't given in recognition of anything. It's a pin worn on the lapel of a jacket so that the wearer can be "recognized" as a member when not wearing a badge.

Cheercat · #6 01-05-2013, 02:25 PM

Ohhhh I see. Thanks

. I'm still new