New Regalia
The old Regalia (chapeau and cape) will officially be retired by the Order on 30 June 2019. The new Regalia will be the only uniform approved by the Knights of Columbus starting on 1 July 2019. Sir Knights can purchase the new Regalia at: https://kofcuniform.com/CustomPage/OrderNow
Quick Reference
This page is a Quick Reference Guide for the Honor Guard. The information is derived from the following publications:
Laws and Rules Governing the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus 2017
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Knights of Columbus Color Corp Manual
2 February 2018 |
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OFFICIAL REGALIA DRESS - MEMBERS
Color Corp Drill Manual page 10
The officially designated Fourth Degree member regalia dress is set forth in the Laws of the Fourth Degree (Article XI, “Official Dress and Regalia,” Sections 38 and 40); and is as follows:
* Navy Blue Blazer with Fourth Degree Emblem Crest and Knights of Columbus Emblem of the Order buttons
* Official Fourth Degree Gray trousers
* Official Fourth Degree Necktie
* Black Cummerbund (No Vests)
* Official Fourth Degree Black Beret with Fourth Degree metal badge
* Plain White Dress Shirt with button cuff (no French cuffs – no button down collar shirts)
* Plain Black trouser belt
* Black Socks and Plain Black Shoes
* Official Fourth Degree Lapel Pin (#PG-113)
* Past and Former Miniature Medals of Office
* Navy Blue Blazer with Fourth Degree Emblem Crest and Knights of Columbus Emblem of the Order buttons
* Official Fourth Degree Gray trousers
* Official Fourth Degree Necktie
* Black Cummerbund (No Vests)
* Official Fourth Degree Black Beret with Fourth Degree metal badge
* Plain White Dress Shirt with button cuff (no French cuffs – no button down collar shirts)
* Plain Black trouser belt
* Black Socks and Plain Black Shoes
* Official Fourth Degree Lapel Pin (#PG-113)
* Past and Former Miniature Medals of Office
OFFICIAL REGALIA DRESS - COLOR CORPS
Color Corp Drill Manual page 11
The Knights of Columbus Color Corps official regalia dress is the same as the official regalia dress of a member, with the addition of the following:
* Service Baldric, together with a sword, worn over the blazer front from the right shoulder to the left hip.
When a sword is not permitted for any reason the Service Baldric shall be worn nevertheless.
* White gloves
* Color bearers wear a color-bearer harness and the Service Baldric with no sword
Meetings and Functions:
When a Fourth Degree member attends an official function of the Order where Fourth Degree dress is required (whether member regalia or Color Corps regalia), he may wear the current medal of his office around his neck, Assembly, Council, State Council, Supreme Council or Supreme Assembly.
At a Fourth Degree exemplification the only lapel pin allowed is the Official Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Lapel Pin (#PG-113). For Fourth Degree exemplification attire for members, candidates and military, refer to Official Instructions.
A Former Supreme Director, Past State Deputy, Former Vice Supreme Master, Former District Master, Former District Deputy, Past Grand Knight or Past Faithful Navigator may wear their Past and Former Miniature Medal for offices held in accordance with the guidelines detailed in this manual and in the Protocol Handbook.
No other medals other than Papal Medals, may be worn, upon the Official Blazer.
A pocket name badge is not worn with Member or Color Corps regalia.
* Service Baldric, together with a sword, worn over the blazer front from the right shoulder to the left hip.
When a sword is not permitted for any reason the Service Baldric shall be worn nevertheless.
* White gloves
* Color bearers wear a color-bearer harness and the Service Baldric with no sword
Meetings and Functions:
When a Fourth Degree member attends an official function of the Order where Fourth Degree dress is required (whether member regalia or Color Corps regalia), he may wear the current medal of his office around his neck, Assembly, Council, State Council, Supreme Council or Supreme Assembly.
At a Fourth Degree exemplification the only lapel pin allowed is the Official Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Lapel Pin (#PG-113). For Fourth Degree exemplification attire for members, candidates and military, refer to Official Instructions.
A Former Supreme Director, Past State Deputy, Former Vice Supreme Master, Former District Master, Former District Deputy, Past Grand Knight or Past Faithful Navigator may wear their Past and Former Miniature Medal for offices held in accordance with the guidelines detailed in this manual and in the Protocol Handbook.
No other medals other than Papal Medals, may be worn, upon the Official Blazer.
A pocket name badge is not worn with Member or Color Corps regalia.
OFFICIAL COLORS OF THE FOURTH DEGREE
Color Corp Drill Manual page 14
The colors for the Fourth Degree Color Corps are set forth in the Laws of the Fourth Degree, Article XI, are designated to be worn directly behind the Fourth Degree Medal Badge affixed to the Official Color Corps beret, and colors are designated as follows:
Supreme Master & Former Supreme Master
Vice Supreme Master & Former Vice Supreme Master District Master & Former District Master Marshal Faithful Navigator & Past Faithful Navigator Assembly Commander Member |
Dark Blue Cloth Backer Pantone # 19-4035 TC
Light Blue Cloth Backer Pantone # 14-4313 TC Gold Cloth Backer Pantone # 13-0941 TC Green Cloth Backer Pantone # 18-5315 TC White Cloth Backer Pantone # 11-0601 TC Purple Cloth Backer Pantone # 19-3542 TC Black Beret with Fourth Degree Medal Badge with no backer |
OFFICIAL BALDRIC COLORS BY COUNTRY
Color Corp Drill Manual page 14
The Board of Directors recommended that the colors of the Fourth Degree Service Baldric designated for use by country be as follows:
* United States & Territories
* Canada * Mexico * Philippines * Cuba, Dominican Republic, Panama * Guatemala * Poland * Ukraine * South Korea * France Blue |
Red, White and Blue
Red and White Red, White and Green Blue, White and Red Red, White and Blue Blue and White White and Red Light Blue and Yellow White, Red and Blue Blue, White and Red |