The Ideals of Kappa Alpha Order


    The members of Kappa Alpha Order pride themselves on a tradition of chivalry and a beckoning to the traditions of the southern gentleman and reminiscent of the Knights of the Crusades.  A member of Kappa Alpha Order strives to offer reverence to both God and woman, and offers his brother a fraternal love, and an unwavering relationship of trust, obedience, and loyalty.

    The symbolism of Kappa Alpha Order often centers around the ideals of the Order, and also represents the notions which a member of the Order holds dear to his heart.  Such things are as follows.

    The colors of the order are traditionally Crimson and Old Gold.  These colors represent the bloodshed of the kights of the crusade and the money spent by the old kings in defense of the countries and empires of the old, respectively.

    The flowers of the Order are the crimson rose and the magnolia blossom.  The crimson rose represents the blood of the knights as well, and the white magnolia blossom represents the purity of woman, the essence of chivalry, and the magnolia itself is seen as a traditionally southern flower.

    The crest itself is representative of several things.  The hand holding the axe is representative of the continuing power of the Knight Commander and of the Order.  The Helmet was, at one time, a symbol used by the Knight Commander of the Order.  The badge of the Order is featured at the center of the crest, and the lions on either side represent different things each.  The lion on the left, looking away, symbolizes "regardant."  Which encourages humbleness and an abstinence from several things in life.  The one on the right, facing inward, symbolizes "rampant" which encourages a boisterous life and one of want and need.  The design of the crest, featuring both lions, suggests that a balance is needed in life.

    The flowers of the Order, and a ribbon featuring the Order's motto adorn the bottom of the crest.

2005, The Varlet (2005 ed.), Kappa Alpha Order