Scabbard and Blade

Scabbard and Blade (S&B) was a college military honor society founded at the University of Wisconsin in 1904.

Although membership was open to Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) cadets and midshipmen of all military services, the society was modeled after the U.S. Army, calling its chapters companies.

[3][1][4] The society's mission was "developing aspiring and current military officers that emulate the Five Star qualities while fostering strong joint-service relationships".

Although membership was open to Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) cadets and midshipmen of all military services, the society was modeled after the U.S. Army.

Its first national convention was held in Madison, Wisconsin on May 11, 1906, and included representatives of the society's four companies.

[1] After the 1920 meeting, conventions were held biannually until 1940 when all companies were directed by general order to bring their affairs to a close because of World War II.

[7][5] The society's badge was a gold American eagle, holding a shield over its breast, crossed with two swords.

[6] The society's five stars or pillars were honor, leadership, professionalism, officership, and unity.