The official flower is the purple violet, established at the founding. Although not official until 1909, the pearl had been designated as the jewel since the founding. A white circle is in the upper half, and a white indented triangle in the lower half. Greek Sigmas in royal purple run down the band. The official flag adopted at the 1907 Convention has a white band running from upper left to lower right across a royal purple background. The triangle badge, reflective of the second degree of members, the Triangle Degree, is worn only by initiated members of Sigma Sigma Sigma. On the outer edge of the badge is a border of pearls, the official jewel. In the center of the badge is a skull and crossed bones, whose symbolism is revealed after initiation. On the gold triangle is a raised black enamel triangle bearing in each corner a gold Sigma. Each corner of the triangle contains a Sigma.Īdopted in 1903, the badge of the Sorority is an equilateral gold triangle, with a small semicircular indentation on each side. The new member pin, designed by Lucy Stubbs, Alpha, is a concave triangle within a circle. New members are given a pin to wear until initiation. On the banner below the shield are the words in Greek of our Sorority's open motto, "Faithful Unto Death". In the lower left third is a flaming urn. Above this band in the right third are the spreading wings joined by a centered circle above these is an equilateral triangle on which is engraved with a single Sigma below the wings are the clasped hands. From the upper left to lower right is the "band" displaying three Greek Sigmas. Each symbol has ritualistic significance which is revealed to members following their initiation. The coat of arms and each of its symbols, may be used for jewelry, recognition pins, stationary, and formal clothing. The coat of arms, designed by Harriet Hankins, Alpha, was adopted in 1902.
0 kommentar(er)
