Fraternity College & University Related Artifacts

ARTIFACT: This is a 1934-1935 "Reef Points", the official handbook of the United States Naval Academy Regiment of Midshipmen. Some topics touched upon include activities, salutes and Naval Academy slang. There are a few blank Memo pages at the end of the...

ARTIFACT: This is a rare 1900 United States Naval Academy at Annapolis "Lucky Bag" yearbook. The book is full of reflections in poetry, prose and illustrations, oftentimes with humor. The "Lucky Bag" was founded in 1894, making this book is Volume VII...

ARTIFACT: This is a cool but unidentified patch dating to the 1930s or 1940s. It is a large red "B" with a cartoon B in front of it wearing boxing gloves. His wings are in a neat basketweave stitch different from the embroidery on the letter B. This...

ARTIFACT: This is an exquisite jeweler-made graduation pin tested 14 karat gold for an unknown institution. The front of the pin reads H.P.P.A., and is possibly for an academy. The pin has the look of a modified sextant, and is named to Sarah T. Brackett...

ARTIFACT: This is a wonderful green enameled silver pin reading FORTITER ET RECTE (strength and right) by John Frick of New York. The pin is the symbol of The Chapin School, described here, from the School's website:The WheelThe wheel on The Chapin...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified half wing in sterling silver by Balfour. The wing bears the crest for the University of Pennsylvania along with the school's motto: LEGES SINE MORIBUS VANAE (laws without morals are in vain). VINTAGE: Circa unknown...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified numbered Chinese badge, most likely for a school. The badge shows a red and golden triangle with a crest superimposed upon it. VINTAGE: Circa unknown. SIZE: Approximately 1-3/16" in height and 1-3/16" in width...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified numbered Chinese badge, most likely for a school. The badge shows a blue and golden triangle with a crest superimposed upon it. VINTAGE: Circa unknown. SIZE: Approximately 1-3/16" in height and 1-3/16" in width...

ARTIFACT: This is a wonderful circa 1920 Agricultural & Mechanical College of Texas (Now Texas A&M University) ROTC Fraternal Pin in 14K Gold with seed pearls and ruby.  VINTAGE: Circa 1920. SIZE: Approximately 1/2" height and...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified knight's helmet armor topper, possibly related to automobiles or trucking, or maybe even is a sports or school mascot. It appears to dates to the 1920s-1930s. The knight is in nickeled brass. VINTAGE: Circa...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified enameled lapel pin in the shape of a bell. The pin has green enameled lettering reading '29 VUE, and is presumably a graduation pin for an unknown school (Bellvue? Bellevue?). The pin is marked DOLBEAR on reverse...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II United States Military Academy shoulder patch.. VINTAGE: Circa World War II. SIZE: Approximately 2-13/16" in height and 2-5/16" in width. CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS: Fully embroidered in cotton/silk threads...