The Truth Behind the Kappa Sigma Symbol

Kappa Sigma’s symbols are the star and crescent. These two symbols together represent the brotherhood of Kappa Sigma, represented in the following prose:

The Star and Crescent shall not be worn by every man, but only by him who is worthy to wear it. He must be a gentleman ...a man of honor and courage ...a man of zeal, yet humble … an intelligent man ...a man of truth ...one who tempers action with wisdom, and, above all else, one who walks in the light of God.

Kappa Sigma’s star and crescent are most commonly seen together in their Badge of the Order. This symbol was created by one of the founders of the fraternity in 1869. The badge itself is convex, with the crescent touching four of the points of the star. This connection of points related the badge to the Four Pillars of Fellowship, Leadership, Scholarship, and Service. The badge also holds skull and cross bones in the middle, crossed keys on the left, and crossed swords on the right. These symbols all have significant meaning to the fraternity. 

The badge is often decorated with black enamel, plated in gold, and adorned with rubies, pearls, and emeralds, which are the three colors of the fraternity (scarlet, white, and emerald green). Wearing the Badge of the Order is a great honor and symbol of dedication to the fraternity, representing the high honor of being a Kappa Sigma brother. 

The Brothers of Kappa Sigma take pride in wearing their crest, you can too when you shop the wide selection of apparel at the Official Kappa Sigma Store.