Vintage 1950 Delta Sigma Rho Fraternity Membership Pin in 14K Gold

Description

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 fraternity below and the embossed date: "April 13th, 1906", the year the fraternity was established. The reverse of the pin is engraved with the lovely detail and script writing that reads: "R.E. HADDLETON BOSTON UNIV. 1952", the year of Mr. Haddleton's graduation. There is a loop catch at the top making the piece wearable as a pendant also, (weighing 2.44 penny weights)
VINTAGE: Circa 1950.
SIZE: Approximately 1-3/16" in height and 9/16" in width.
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: 14 karat gold (2.44 dwt).
ATTACHMENT: Vertical pin with drop-in swivel locking catch, suspension loop.
MARKINGS: R.E. HADDLETON BOSTON UNIV. 1952.
ITEM NOTES: This is from a fraternity, college and school collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VAJX09 LAFEX8/11 SLBFEX6/13
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.