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Coat of Arms (crest) - A coat of arms is a symbol historically used by groups or families. They were a unique symbol that communicated the identity, heritage and value of the individual or group who displayed the coat of arms What do the top 4 stars represent on the shield? - The four original chapters of the Anti-Secret Confederation What do the bottom three stars represent? - The other three chapters present at the 1852 Convention What does the crest display and when was it adopted? - The same letters as the initiation badge and 1881 What does the helmet indicate? - The rank of knighthood, which is bestowed based on merit What happens when you accept the rank of knighthood? - You receive certain privileges for membership in that organization Why is the helmet visor open? - To signify non-secrecy What is below the shield? - The motto, Dikaia Upotheke What does Dikaia Upotheke translate to? - Justice our Foundation When was the motto and the badge adpoted? - 1858 What dates are on the crest? - 1834 and 1909What do the two dates represent? - Founding date and the date of incorporation What do the bannerets represent? - The two legislative bodies of the fraternity What do the five rings signify? - The first division of the fraternity into 5 provinces What does the left banneret display? - Five interlocking rings, oak tree What is the left banneret also referred to as? - Convention banneret What does the oak tree represent? - The relationship of the chapters to the international convention What is the right banneret referred to as? - The Assembly Banneret What does the right banneret represent? - The alumni of Delta Upsilon What does the chevron represent? - Symbolizes the Assembly and the board of directors What are the board of directors? - The controlling interest of the Fraternity in regards to policy decisions What do the five gold crowns represent? - The five officers originally designated at the time of incorporation What else does the right banneret represent? - Represents the formation and organization of the alumni ranks of the fraternity What is the decking also known as? - LeafageWhat does the leafage represent? - Symbolic of parliamentary robes and producer. An organization with order