| The picture below shows a larger view of this Old American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association Order of Ahepa Advertising Membership Pin. The pin is not dated and the year that it was made is unknown. The back section is included. It has an emblem or logo with an eagle, Sun, rays, stars, branches, a green cross. The cross is enameled in green and the wording area are enameled in red. It is marked as follows: ORDER OF AHEPA The pin measures 1/2'' wide. It appears to be in mint condition as pictured. Below here, for reference, is some information about Ahepa: American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia AHEPA headquarters is located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C.. The American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) is a fraternal organization founded on July 26, 1922, in Atlanta, Georgia. AHEPA was founded in response to the evils of bigotry spearheaded by the Ku Klux Klan and to assist Greek immigrants assimilate into American society. AHEPA joined with B'nai B'rith and the NAACP to combat discrimination. The mission of the AHEPA family is to promote Hellenism, education, philanthropy, civic responsibility, and family and individual excellence. |
