Any assembly may organize and maintain a Fourth Degree color corps under the supervision and direction of the master of the district. Such bodies may participate in installations, exemplifications, religious and public functions and parades, with the consent of the Master.
The official dress for a member of the Fourth Degree is as follows:
In warm climates and during warm months a white dinner jacket may be worn, if done as a unit.
A member serving in the Armed Forces of his country is in proper attire when dressed in Military dress uniform.
A United States Flag pin may be worn on the lapel. A Fourth Degree pin may also be worn on the lapel and It is optional. (it is suggested that if the member wishes to wear it he should have a buttonhole put on his tuxedo) The size shall be the same size as that approved by the Supreme Council.
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 around his neck, be it Fourth Degree or Third Degree, together with the Social Baldric.
A former Supreme Director, Past State Deputy, Past Grand Knight, Past Faithful Navigator, Former Vice Supreme Master or Former District Deputy may wear the miniature jewel of these offices, approved by the Supreme Council, on the left breast pocket of his jacket.
A member will wear a jewel around his neck only if he is presently in office.
The official dress when serving in a color corps, honor guard or color guard are the same as the official dress of a member, with the following differences:
1. Black Chapeau with white plum or the color of the office as set forth below together with the Fourth Degree patch on the right side.
2. Black Cape with red lining or the color of the office as set forth on page 4, together with a Fourth Degree patch on the left shoulder.
3. White gloves.
4. Service Baldric, together with a sword, worn over the coat from the right shoulder to the left hip. When a sword is not permitted for any reason, the Service Baldric shall be worn nevertheless.
5. Color bearers wear a color harness and Service Baldric, but no sword.
6. The same rules apply with reference to wearing jewels of office.
| Vice Supreme Master | Blue Cape and Chapeau |
| Master | Gold Cape and Chapeau |
| Faithful Navigator | White Cape and Chapeau |
| District Marshall | Green Cape and Chapeau |
| Assembly Commanders | Purple Cape and Chapeau |
| Color Corps | Red Cape and White Chapeau |
| Former Vice Supreme Masters | Blue Cape and Chapeau |
| Former Masters | Gold Cape and Chapeau |
| Past Faithful Navigators | White Cape and Chapeau |
| United States | Red, White and Blue |
In all ceremonies, whether within a church, other building, or out-of doors and when acting in conjunction with a group of the clergy, alter servers, societies, military units or others, it is important that the color corps commander consult with the celebrant or with those in charge of the other components, and act in conformity with them. If a master of ceremonies or marshal is in charge, his suggestions shall be followed although it may deviate from the suggested procedures outlined herein.
Reference is made in this section to "visual commands" Due to the necessity for silence, particularly during a drill participation in church, silent "cues" must be used by the drill commander to instruct members and to give commands.
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 around his neck, be it Fourth Degree or Third Degree, together with the Social Baldric.
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