Vintage unique 10k gold Sigma Nu enamel lion fraternity pin
This is a vintage Sigma Nu Delta pin marked "LGB" and "10k". The marks are very small and by the clasp, so they are difficult to photograph. I have not polished this pin, so there is a slight tarnish. The pin weighs 4 grams, and has a shield on the front with an enamel lion. This was purchased from an estate from an individual who attended Dartmouth.
From Wikipedia on Dartmouth fraternities:Sigma Nu (ΣΝ), commonly called Sig Nu, at Dartmouth College, was originally formed in 1903 as the Pukwana Club, an organization that was created as a reaction to the perceived elitism of Greek organizations at the time. The club's concept was based on the love for the traditions of Dartmouth, faithful friendship, and honorable dealings. In 1907, the Pukwana Club joined the national fraternity system after it received a charter to become the Delta Beta chapter of Sigma Nu. Sigma Nu's "Way of Honor" principle was similar to principles expressed in the Pukwana Club's original charter. The first residence for Sigma Nu at Dartmouth was purchased and refurbished in 1911. Known as the Green Castle, it served as chapter headquarters until the current house was built in 1925. In response to the national fraternity's segregationist membership policies, the fraternity went local in 1963, becoming Sigma Nu Delta. The national fraternity's bylaws were changed at the 1968 Grand Chapter,[45] and in 1984 the fraternity reaffiliated with the national.[46] In the summer of 2007, the Sigma Nu residence underwent significant structural renovations to bring the building up to the college's minimum standards and improve living facilities. Improvements included an enclosed fire escape running from the first floor to the third floor, a renovated kitchen and bathroom, new flooring, a new study room, and alterations to bedrooms. Prominent alumni include acting Solicitor General of the United States Neal Katyal '91, associate commissioner for the New York State Office for Temporary and Disability Assistance Jorge Montalvo, Actor David Birney, Television Sports Commentator Brett Haber, and Dungeons & Dragons designer and writer Mike Mearls.
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