Description
ARTIFACT:
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This is a circa 1937 lapel pin for Phi Sigma Delta in 14 karat gold. Begun in 1909, the fraternity started a German student refugee program in 1937 as pre-war tensions developed. The reverse of the pin is engraved with the initials I.R.P.
VINTAGE:Circa 1937.
SIZE:Approximately 3/8" in height and 5/8" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:14 karat gold (1.3 dwt) with semi-precious stones.
ATTACHMENT:Diagonal pin with drop-in swivel locking catch, suspension loop.
MARKINGS:37 I.R.P.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a fraternity, college and school collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX09 LADEX8/11 SADEX3/17
CONDITION:8 (Excellent-): The pin shows very little wear or tarnish.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.