Lapel pin with Kappa Alpha Psi diamond and laurel wreath

Source catalog description

This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

One (1) lapel pin with Kappa Alpha Psi diamond encircled by a laurel wreath. At the top are three (3) faux diamonds or zircons. The inner Diamond has a black enamel center that features gold Greek lettering of the fraternity’s name (KAPPA ALPHA PSI), and white scroll with the Greek letters Phi Nu Pi. Below the scroll is one (1) faux diamond or zircon. The enamel face is bordered on each side by four (4) white faux pearls with an additional pearl at each point, creating a total of six (6) pearls per side. The pin has a brass back with pinback closure. On the reverse of the Kappa Alpha Psi Diamond is an engraving that reads “BISHOP EDDIE L. LONG”. There are no other makings throughout.

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