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The insignia was designed
by the founder of our great Order, "DAD" Frank S. Land. He designed
it as a pin and symbol that recognizes us as DeMolays. This emblem
is to be worn only by DeMolays and their representatives. Every part
of this insignia has a particular significance, and we as DeMolays
should know them by heart. |
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The CROWN is
symbolic of the Crown of Youth and constantly reminds a DeMolay of
his obligations and the seven precepts of his Order: Filial Love,
Reverence for Sacred Things, Courtesy, Comradeship, Fidelity,
Cleanness and Patriotism. |
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The TEN PRECIOUS STONES of the crown honor our founder, Frank
S. Land and the nine youths whose ties of friendship drew them
together in the formation of the Order of DeMolay. The Red Rubies
honor those who have passed away. Pearls represented those living
members of the original nine DeMolays. When, as to every man, the
final summons came for each one of this honored group, a red ruby
took the place of a pearl. |
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The HELMET is emblematic of chivalry which we as DeMolays
display through our Courtesy and respect for womanhood and without
which there can be no fineness of character. |
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The CRESCENT is a sign of secrecy and constantly reminds
DeMolays of their duty never to reveal the secrets of our Order or
to betray the confidence of a friend. |
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The five-armed
WHITE CROSS symbolizes the purity of your
intentions to always remember the motto of the Order, "No DeMolay
shall fail as a citizen, as a leader and as a man." |
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The CROSSED SWORDS denote justice, fortitude, and mercy. They
symbolize the increasing warfare of DeMolays against arrogance,
despotism, and intolerance. |
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The STARS surrounding the crescent are symbolic of hope and
should always remind us of those obligations and duties which one
brother of the Order owes to another. |
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