Fraternal Symbols

The Coat of Arms

The coat of arms has four elements: the crest, the chain, Luther's Emblem, and the Fraternity motto. The Crest is divided into four quadrants. The upper left quadrant has in it a shining star, in the upper right quadrant the torch of learning, in the lower left quadrant a rising sun, and an anchor in the lower right quadrant. A chain is directly above the Crest, and Luther's Emblem is centered above it. The Motto appears below the Crest in a banner.

Luther's Emblem

Luther's Emblem or seal consists of a black cross inside of a red heart inside of a rose and represents the Lutheran faith that is represented strongly in the men of Beta Sigma Psi. It is incorporated into the coat of arms and the badge.

The Badge

The Badge of Beta Sigma Psi consists of black cross contained in a heart which is superimposed on a gold rose (Luther's Emblem). The emblem is placed on a shield with the Greek letters Beta Sigma Psi in an arc above the rose. The variation of the badge includes eighteen pearls bordering the shield. The badge is worn by activated members of Beta Sigma Psi.

The Gold Rose

The Gold Rose is the official flower of Beta Sigma Psi. The fraternity's national publication and yearly national formal are also named after the flower.