College & University Related Artifacts

ARTIFACT: Wonderful, large, 1909 Penn State House Party Badge in wonderful art nouveau / mystic design. The reverse of the badge is engraved with 'House Party June 11-16 '09' and scratched in Mary Martin. VINTAGE: Circa 1909 SIZE: 2 5/16" x 2...

ARTIFACT: This is a circa 1900 badge for the Maryland College for Women in Lutherville, Maryland. The school, which replaced the Lutherville Female Seminary, was in existence from 1853 until just shy of its centennial, in 195It was founded by Rev. Dr...

ARTIFACT: Fabulous 1912, dated Brown University Brownie Football Badge. Engraving on back shows original owners initials "LFB", badge is gilt sterling silver with red enamel and is made by Bailey, Banks & Biddle. We are not certain if this was an...

ARTIFACT: This is an early Massachusetts Normal Art School (MNAS) lapel pin, possibly for graduation, in 10 karat gold. Founded in 1873, MNAS is today known as Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MASS ART). The pin shows the seal of the Commonwealth...

ARTIFACT: This is an unidentified Greek fraternal column pin reading SLS. "SLS" may possibly stand for the phrase "Spartans Leading Spartans". The pin is engraved upon the reverse with the wearer's initials: M. M. T.  VINTAGE: Circa early...

ARTIFACT: 1940's - 1950's Kappa Sigma Kappa fraternity pin in 10K gold. The pin is white enameled cross with gilt brass embellishments and a raised disc in black enamel at the center that reads: "KEK" in Greek lettering. The reverse shows the initials:...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1951 fraternal pin for Beta Theta Pi made of 14 karat gold with a diamond. The pin shows three stars and a wreathed diamond cluster and reads ΒΘΠ. The pin has the recipient's name, and a date engraved on the reverse. VINTAGE:...

ARTIFACT: This is a vintage 1950 fraternity membership lapel pin in 14 karat gold for Delta Sigma Rho Fraternity. The triangle shaped center of the pin, outlined with roped detail, displays a five pointed star with the three Greek letters of the...

ARTIFACT: This is a 1928 Phi Sigma Kappa Fraternal pin in 14 karat gold. The chained pin has pearl accents. VINTAGE: Circa 1928. SIZE: Large pin, about 3/4" in width by 1/2" in height chain; small pin, about 3/16" in width by 1/4" in height. ...

ARTIFACT: This is a World War II patch for the United States Air Forces Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC). The patch shows a winged star and reads AIR R.O.T.C. VINTAGE: Circa World War II. SIZE: About 3-3/8" in height and 2-3/4" in width...

ARTIFACT: Rare, early 1880's - 1890's graduation pin from Lasell Seminary of Auburndale/Newton, Massachusetts (now Lasell College). The center of the pin shows crossed ladders with open books on either side, the lamp of knowledge at the top and a banner...

ARTIFACT: Great circa 1900 Harvard University stick pin. The enameled sterling and gold-fill pennant shaped pin reads: "HARVARD" and the reverse shows a maker's mark that reads: "CMR TRADEMARK STERLING" - Charles M. Roberts Co. of Attleboro,...