"You are not a truly a Sir Knight of the Fourth Degree....  unless you have your full regalia."

"What really is regalia?"  Well it is not the same as full regalia.  So, pay attention and we will try to explain.

A Sir Knight of the Fourth Degree wears regalia.  It includes:

• Black tuxedo
• Plain White Tuxedo Shirt
• Black tie (bow)
• Black Shoes
• Black Socks
• Black Cummerbund or Black Vest
• Social Baldric (worn under the coat, from right shoulder to left hip)
• A Fourth Degree pin ay or may not be won on the lapel.  It is optional.
• When a Fourth Degree member attends an official function of the Order where Fourth Degree dress is required, he may wear the jewel of his office arond his neck, be it Fourth or Third Degree.  He may wear the jewel around his neck only if he is presently in office.

A member of the Assembly Color Corps, Honor Guard or Color Guard, adds:

• Black Chapeau
• Black Cape with Red Lining, or lining color for his office
• White Gloves
• Service Baldric
• Jewel wear is in accordance with the rules above.

When Manual of the Sword is authorized, add sword.

Sources for service items (baldric, jewels, chapeau, sword) is  Lynch & Kelly, Inc. and The English Company.  Both companies offer mail order and have active web sites.  The Lynch & Kelly chapeau and insignia more closely match that used by our assembly color corps.

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