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The only original badge known to still be in existence, this badge belonged to Founder Bertha Deniston Cunningham (Alpha, DePauw University) and was created in 1885. The 3/4-inch badge features 28 pearls and seven garnets. Unlike many late…
Full-sized Wooden Lyre Instrument, 1985
Presented to the Fraternity as a gift from Gamma Nu Gamma (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) for the Centennial Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana 1985.
Katherine McReynolds Morrison Badge, 1887
This 1/2-inch badge belonged to Katherine McReynolds Morrison, a member of Alpha (DePauw University) chapter initiated in 1887. The badge is 10-karat gold and features 26 turquoise stones.
Current Badge - 1917 Design, c. 2018
This badge is an example of one design available to members today. Based on a 1917 design, the badge is a stylized lyre and features three pearls. Several other design options are also available.
Gladys Drach Power Badge with Hera Head Guard, 1915
This 2/3-inch badge belonged to National President Gladys Drach Power (Nu, University of Colorado Boulder). The badge is 10-karat gold and features 11 diamonds and 11 pearls set in an alternating pattern. The badge also features a Hera hea…
Hera Head Pin, Anna Allen Smith
A gold Hera Head pin honoring Alpha Chi Omega's patron goddess, Hera, was selected for ex-Grand Officers at the 12th National Convention in 1910. Alta Allen Loud received the first one in 1911. In 1919, the four living Founders received on…
Zella Marshall Badge, 1891
This 3/4-inch badge belonged to Zella Marshall, a member of the Alpha (DePauw University) chapter initiated in 1891. The badge is 10-karat gold and features three red stones - likely garnets or rubies - and 24 pearls.
Celia McClure Pardee Badge, 1908
This 22-pearl gold badge with a Delta guard belonged to Celia McClure Pardee (Delta, Allegheny College), author of The Symphony of Alpha Chi Omega.
