Each chapter may place in the upper left-hand corner the Greek letter or letters which designate it in the Fraternity.
Both the initials and the star are white. The Official Flag is of royal purple background, with the fraternity's Greek initials in the center, and a star in the upper right-hand corner. The Phi Gamma Delta Educational Foundation commissioned noted wildlife artist John A. Perched atop the wooden fencepost is the official mascot of Phi Gamma Delta: Gamma, a Snowy White Owl looking particularly fierce. Read more about the purple clematis here. The royal purple color and the start-like shape of the flowers, characters which are symbolic and significant to all loyal Fijis, make it the fraternity flower par excellence. The Purple Clematis, which was selected by the 1924-1925 Ekklesia, replaced the purple heliotrope as Phi Gamma Delta's official flower. Read about the history of our coat of arms. The Fraternity's open motto graces the scroll. The crest is our mascot, the Snowy White Owl. The coat of arms includes a gold shield with three red American Roses, a purple chevron, and three silver stars.
Prior to that, the Fraternity used the original seal pictured above. Phi Gamma Delta's heraldic insignia dates from the year 1879. Read more on the history of our heraldic insignia here. The open motto of the Fraternity was inscribed there under the Latin words, "Fortiter, Fideliter, Feliciter." Prior to 1925, when this was adopted, Phi Gamma Delta used the early representation of the seal: a closed book, upon which were two clasped hands, and above which were the Greek letters, Phi Gamma Delta, respectively perioded, and emanating from such in every direction were sunrays, or rays of light. The Fraternity's Official Seal dates to the 1860s and reflects the badge, plus a handshake and book. Read more about the history of the Founder's badge here. It was originally adopted in 1910 as a tiny lapel pin for graduates to wear when the actual badge was not appropriate. Phi Gamma Delta's recognition badge reflects the black diamond and white star of the Founder's badge worn by initiates. Archives Home Founders Traditions Today in History Historic Sites Leaders Exhibits/References Contact
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