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We believe in Lambda Chi Alpha,
and its traditions, principles, and ideals. The crescent
is our symbol; pure, high, and ever growing, and the
cross is our guide; denoting service, sacrifice, and
even suffering and humiliation before the world,
bravely endured if need be, in following that ideal.
May we have faith in Lambda Chi Alpha, and passion for
its welfare. May we have hope for the future of Lambda
Chi Alpha, and strength to fight for its teachings. May
we have pure hearts, that we may approach the ideal, of
perfect brotherly love.
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Coat of Arms
Coat of arms were originally family emblems.
Then cities, societies, and institutions adopted them. All college fraternities have them,
but few have created their design with such faithful adherence to the laws of the ancient
art of heraldry as has Lambda Chi Alpha. |
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The Badge
The badge is a pearl-set crescent with horns turned toward the left,
enclosing a monogram of the Greek letters Lambda, Chi, and Alpha. The center of the
crescent bears the Greek letters Delta and Pi in gold on black enamel. A variety of jewels
may be selected for the Lambda. |
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Associate Member
Pin
The associate member pin has a most interesting history because it
embodies the official badge of Theta Kappa Nu as well as the original new member pin of
Lambda Chi Alpha. The original Lambda Chi Alpha pin was a gothic arch, and with the union,
this was superimposed upon the triangles composing the official badge of Theta Kappa Nu. |
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The Seal
The seal is used to identify official General Fraternity documents
and publications. It should not be used for decoration, as an ornament for jewelry,
stationery, etc., unless it is to be used as the official stationery for the General
Fraternity. It is now properly used on charters, membership certificates, and authorized
publications of the General Fraternities. |
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The Flag
The Lambda Chi Alpha flag may be flown on appropriate occasions or
placed on a wall. Chapters may place their Zeta letters in the upper right corner to
identify their flags. |
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The Recognition
Button
Unlike many fraternity recognition buttons, that of Lambda Chi Alpha
is neither a miniature coat of arms nor a display of the cutout letters. It is a special
design showing the cross and crescent combined. It is worn only on the left lapel of a
suit jacket or sports jacket. Its original purpose was to permit members unknown to each
other to recognize the common bond when the badge was not worn or was obscured by the
jacket without "boasting to the world" of one's fraternal ties. |
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The Friendship Pin
The cross and crescent with shield bearing the Greek letters pin was
originally designed to be worn by girlfriends of members when the relationship had not yet
reached the state of engagement or marriage. Today, the pin also is worn by members who
have not purchased a badge, or by members who prefer its design. |
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The Flower
The Fraternity flower is the white rose. |
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The Colors
The Fraternity colors are purple, green, and gold. |
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Lambda Chi Alpha
The Greek initials and English words of Lambda Chi Alpha may be used
on a variety of clothing and a multitude of other items. |
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