Coats of arms were originally family emblems. Then cities, societies, and institutions adopted them. All college fraternities have them but few have created their design with such faithful adherence to the laws of the ancient art of heraldry as has Lambda Chi Alpha. Each part of the Lambda Chi Alpha coat of arms has a special meaning, the details of which are explained during the Initiation Ritual. Many of the public meanings of the symbols on the coat of arms are explained during the Associate Member Ceremony, and therefore, the coat of arms may be used and worn by all members, including associate members. It may be used on jewelry and stationery, among other things.
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