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Colour Corps
Purpose
of the Colour Corps
When knighthood was in flower, knights carried
the sword to defend their God, their Church, their country and their
fellow man according to the code of chivalry. Today, Sir Knights wear
regalia and carry the sword to honour Christ and His apostles, especially
on religious and civic occasions specified in this manual. Hence, the
primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to encourage active Catholic
citizenship and foster the spirit of patriotism in members and the
community at large.
The Colour Corps members exemplify all the
principles of our Order
• Charity - by
the gift of their time and energies necessary to practice, perfect and
perform the ceremonials and sword drill.
• Unity – by
the united efforts of Sir Knights to practice and perfect a
coordinated drill for the good of the Church and the Order.
• Fraternity – by
expressing an “Esprit de Corps,” sharing a common desire for drill
excellence and camaraderie.
• Patriotism – by
performing precision drill as a salute to God and to country and
visually exhibiting a love for
both.
The
Fourth Degree member official regalia dress is as follows:
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Black
Tuxedo
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Plain
White Tuxedo Shirt pleated and with collar (No wing tip collars)
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Black
Bow Tie
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Black
Footwear
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Black
Socks
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Black
Cummerbund (No Vests)
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Social
Baldric (worn under the coat, from right shoulder to left
hip)
•
Lapel
Pin (Official Fourth Degree Pin)
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Name
Badge
A
member serving in the Armed Forces of his country is in proper attire
when dressed in Military dress uniform.
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. This applies only if he is currently serving in that
office.
A
former Supreme Director, Past State Deputy, Past Grand Knight, Past
Faithful Navigator, Former Vice Supreme Master, Former District Master
or Former District Deputy may wear the miniature jewel of these offices,
in accordance with the guidelines in the Protocol Handbook.
Colour Corps
As
a Fourth Degree Degree Knight you have the opportunity to become part of
your assembly's colour corps. As a colour corps member, you will be
recognized widely by the distinctive attire of tuxedo, feathered hat
(chapeau), cape and sword. Colour corps members regularly take part in
civic events such as parades and wreath-laying ceremonies, and in
ecclesial functions at Catholic churches.
Official Regalia Dress -
Colour Corps
Colour Corps Dress
Member's Dress
The Knights of Columbus Colour Corps official regalia dress is the same as the official regalia dress of a member, with the following additions:
1. Black Chapeau with plume the colour of the office as set forth below with the Fourth Degree patch on the right side.
2. Black Cape with lining or the colour of the office as set forth below with a Fourth Degree patch on the left shoulder.
3. White gloves.
4. Social Baldric is removed and a Service Baldric, together with a sword, is 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. Colour bearers wear a colour harness and Service Baldric, but no sword.
6. The same rules apply with reference to wearing jewels of office.
7. A pocket name badge shall not be worn when dressed in Colour Corps
regalia.
Colours for
Colour Corps
| Supreme
Master |
Dark Blue Cape and Chapeau |
| Vice
Supreme Master |
Light 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 |
| Colour 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 |
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