175th Anniversary Badge

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Celebrate the once-in-a-lifetime 175th Milestone Anniversary of Phi Delta Theta with this commemorative badge.

Under Robert Morrison’s direction, the first badge was completed by a local jeweler on June 12, 1849, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Morrison suggested the shape of a shield with an eye affixed to the upper portion, and John McMillan Wilson proposed a scroll fixed to the lower area. Morrison added that the Greek letters for ‘Phi Delta Theta’ shall be inscribed on Wilson’s scroll.

In Morrison’s directions to the jeweler, he wrote, “The whole pin is to be solid gold, of the thickness of a new Spanish quarter or thereabouts, the edge to be left at your discretion, keeping in mind that severe plainness and beauty are desired. The back is to be left plain, as that will be the place for the wearer’s name. The general outline, of course, to be, as the drawing represents, a handsome shield.”

The badge has been changed several times, but still symbolizes the sacred brotherhood of those wearing it. Phi Delta Theta Fraternity is pleased to announce that we have authorized our Official Jeweler, Herff Jones, to manufacture a badge reminiscent of the Morrison badge as our 175th Commemorative Badge!

Badge measures 3/4" H x 9/16" W

This badge will be available for a limited time only – order soon to own a piece of history!

In addition to a reproduction of the historical Morrison badge, 175th Commemorative Badges will also be available in jeweled varieties, sold separately.

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