Up for auction is this EXTREMELY RARE crude brass Delta Beta Phi fraternity pin.  DBP was formed by Cornell University, NY in 1878 with a few chapters following in other universities.  It operated as a secret society and admitted Jewish members.  After 4 years, in 1882 it was disbanded and ceased to exist.  There is more history about this society not mentioned here.The pin measures 3" long by 1" wide.  Please see photos for detail & condition