The Badge
The badge, a Sigma Chi cross of gold and of white and black enamel, contains two chains connecting the upper arms, crossed keys on the upper arm, an eagle’s head on its right arm, a scroll on its left arm, clasped hands and seven stars on the lower ar, and the Greek letters SC in the center. The symbols and borders are gold, with white background on each arm, and black background in the center.
The Seal
The Fraternity seal is circular. Around the top of the outer edge is the name Sigma Chi Fraternity, and at the bottom are the numbers 1855. The central portion contains seven stars and a seven-branched candlestick.
The Pledge Pin
The pledge button is a small Norman shield of blue bearing a white Sigma Chi cross.
The Flag
The flag is rectangular, the length being one and one-half times the width, the upper half being blue, the lower half being old gold, with a white Sigma Chi cross standing upright in the center and parallel to the lesser sides.
The Coat of Arms
The coat of arms, or crest, is a Norman Shield of blue bearing a white Sigma Chi cross, the shield being surmounted by a scroll in white and blue and a crest of an eagle’s head holding a key of gold. The public motto, “In Hoc Signo Vinces” is placed below the shield on a scroll. The meaning of our public motto is, “In this sign you will conquer.” It is pronounced: “in hoke sig’no win’case.”
