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Type of entity
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South Dakota State University. Scabbard and Blade Fraternity
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Description area
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History
The National Chapter of Scabbard and Blade was established in 1904 at the University of Wisconsin. The 1st Company, 6th Regiment was installed at South Dakota State College on May 15, 1927.
Scabbard and Blade aimed to raise the standard of military drill in American colleges and universities, strengthen relationships among military departments, encourage the development of efficient and capable officers, and foster camaraderie among cadets.
Membership was open to R.O.T.C. cadets enrolled in the advanced course and was based on standards similar to those of other honorary fraternities. Candidates were expected to demonstrate qualities such as efficiency, patriotism, obedience, honor, courage, and good fellowship.
The organization remained active at South Dakota State University until sometime in the 1970s.