The National Crest
The National Crest
The Coat-of Arms of Alpha Delta Gamma is as follows: the shield is of flat top, with a round base of simple arc, divided per enclosure and per mounted chevron by four fields of ruby red or sky blue. The right upper section is charged with the crown of nobility upon a field of ruby red. The left upper section is charged with a burning torch on a field of sky blue. The right lower section is charged with a Greek cross on a field of sky blue. The lower left section is charged with a dagger pointed toward the center on a field of ruby red. A helmet of armor with bars open and fronting is imposed upon the shield and topped with three plumes. At the base of the shield is a scroll bearing the Greek words: “Gnosthentes Eph Philon” which translated expresses the idea “known among friends” or “known by friends” or “a man is known by his friends.” The helmet of armor represents highest authority, the baton supports this idea. The crown is symbolic of nobility of origin and character. The torch symbolizes social justice which is characteristic of the Fraternity. The dagger symbolizes the power of self-protection and independence. The nine stars represent the active chapters of the Fraternity mounted on and dependent upon the chevron, which symbolizes the National Chapter. The blood red represents the courage and the sky blue represents the faithfulness of the members in their loyalty to the Fraternity.
The National Flag
The Flag of Alpha Delta Gamma
Since the beginning of time, nations have announced their presence to the world by means of proud standards. The flag of a fraternity likewise symbolizes the presence of the fraternity. It presents itself proudly for the world to see, admire, and respect.
The National Flag of Alpha Delta Gamma shall be a field of ruby red across the center of which, from left to right, is embedded a bar of pure gold. Situated in the center of the flag, superimposed upon the bar of pure gold and extending into the areas of red above and below, shall appear the National Fraternity Coat-of-Arms. In each corner of the flag shall be emblazoned a five-pointed star of pure gold.
The National Flag of Alpha Delta Gamma shall be a field of ruby red across the center of which, from left to right, is embedded a bar of pure gold. Situated in the center of the flag, superimposed upon the bar of pure gold and extending into the areas of red above and below, shall appear the National Fraternity Coat-of-Arms. In each corner of the flag shall be emblazoned a five-pointed star of pure gold.
The National Flower
The Red Carnation
The Fraternity Flower chosen by Alpha Delta Gamma is one which blooms throughout the year and one that can be found in all parts of the world, just as Brotherhood is everywhere within the Fraternity. Our flower is the carnation. More particularly, the red carnation, which symbolizes the true flame of Brotherhood. The Red Carnation was officially adopted by the 1962 Convention upon the suggestion of Benjamin Aranda (Lambda) and Michael E. Dessimoz (Alpha).
All info from Alpha Delta Gamma national website: www.alphadeltagamma.org