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Regalia Regulations of the Sovereign and Protocols of Use

Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Hospitaller Regalia Regulations of the Sovereign Order and Protocols of Use

Table of Contents P 1 ’s Responsibility for Regalia - The Robe and Cross of Amalfi P 2 Robe Details P 3 Clerical Cape Details P 4 Robe Details P 5-6 Rank Designation on Robe Collar P 7-8 Office Designation on Robe Collar P 9 Additional Robe Collar Information P 10-11 Regalia - Neck & P 12-13 Regalia - & Decorations P 14-15 Regalia P 16-17 Formal Apparel - , and Mess Jacket for Knights P 18-19 Protocols for Wearing of the Regalia, Decorations and Medals of the Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem, P 20 Paying for Regalia P 21-22 Arms and Symbols of the Sovereign Order

This guide was prepared by a dedicated task group to help members better understand the regalia regulations of the Sovereign Order and its protocols of use. • Gail Mackay, DCJSJ, MMSJ (former Victoria of Regalia) • Dame M. Anne , DCJSJ, MMSJ (former Master of Regalia) • Anne K. Rowland, DCJSJ, MMSJ (Prior of Mainland ) • Chevalier John Cave-Browne-Cave, Bt. KJSJ (Judge of Arms and Master of Regalia) • Chevalier Stephen B. Simpson, KGSJ, Vancouver Commandery

Yours in St. John

Conventual Grand Marshal Richard D. Earthy, GCSJ, MMSJ 1

Commander’s Responsibility for Regalia

A Commander has the responsibility to “ensure all Members of his/her Commandery adhere to…rules of protocol, and decorum.” In other words, to maintain the integrity of the Regalia regulations, Knights and are obligated to display regalia commensurate with their Ranks and/ Positions.

The Robe of the Sovereign Order

A red robe, worn on special and solemn occasions, with proper, appropriate and up-to-date regalia is a tradition in our Sovereign Order. Robes are sourced on a Commandery basis from suppliers such as Claymore Clothes Ltd. in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

The Cross of Amalfi

The cross of Amalfi the eight points representing the Beatitudes. The four arms represent the four cardinal virtue; prudence, justice, fortitude and temperance. The eight points are signs of the eight Beatitudes which the members must preserve. 2

Robe Details The Robe is constructed of red medium- weight, woven, crease resistant fabric such as polyester.

Sizing information Members must provide full height, shoulder to floor length, as well as men’s jacket size or dress size. Lining White, light-weight, woven fabric with inside pocket. Hem The hem should be approximately 10” (25.4 cm) from the floor. Collar The basic collar is white. self-lined in the same fabric as the robe. It is approximately 4½” (½ cm) in width. Do not make the neck of the collar too tight. Please refer to Rank Designation on Robe Collars. Closure A very large hook-and-eye is attached to the inside neck edge. Front Border White, same fabric as collar. This border is 2½” (6.5 cm) wide. Button Holes These are approximately ¼” (.64 cm) wide to accommodate the shank of the button. The buttonholes are positioned 5” (13 cm) from the front neck edge, and 2” (5 cm) from the front edge of the border. Robe Buttons & Chains Robe buttons and chain sets are obtainable from the Master of Regalia as a kit with two buttons with split- retainers and a loop of chain. Cross Of Amalfi The cross consists of four elements, aligned with the front edge of the left front robe, and is 15 ½” (40 cm) in diameter. The centre of the cross is 18” (47 cm) from the front neck edge, and 11” (28 cm) from the front edge of the robe. See Illustration for angle and shape of arms of the cross. The cross is white. White Gloves Worn with the Robe at formal occasions. White gloves are sourced by the Commandery and are not part of the regalia inventory. 3

Clerical Cape Details

From The Rules of the Sovereign Order, “ A cape may be worn only by Clergy of the Sovereign Order as an addition to their Ministerial Robes.” Clerical capes are sourced on a Commandery basis from suppliers such as Claymore Clothes Ltd. in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Cape Black satin (worn over ministerial robes). Length of the cape is 2.0 feet (60 cm) measured from the back neck edge to wrist length. Sizing Information Sizes needed are neck size, dimension from neck to tip of shoulder, width across shoulders and dimension from base of neck to waist. Lining It is lined in white satin Collar The collar is lined in white, and is a 1½” (4 cm) stand-up collar. Closure A large hook-and-eye in the inside neck edge

Cross Of Amalfi Four elements aligned with the left front A edge of the cape. It is 15 ½” (40 cm) in diameter. Size Requirements B The centre of the cross is 7½” (19 cm) from the A) Neck size B) From neck to tip of shoulder neck front edge, and 10” (25 cm) from the left C front edge. See illustration in section on robes C) Shoulder from edge to edge for shape of the arms of the cross. The cross D) Base of neck to waist is white. D Cape Buttons & Chains Robe buttons and chain sets are obtainable from the Master of Regalia as a kit with two buttons with split-ring retainers and a loop of chain.

Note: Rank regalia is not worn by Clergy. 4

Robe Collar Details This is a sample of the layout of the Collar of a Robe. This is where your Rank Designation will appear. A member must wear the highest designation for his or her grade or office

The example to the right is “fully loaded”, and demonstrates the maximum number of potential decorations that may appear on a robe at the highest office within the Order.

Rank Designation On Robe Collar

Note: To maintain the integrity of the Regalia “System”, Knights and Dames are expected to display regalia commensurate with their Rank and/or Current Position. This photo below illustrates the specific details and dimensions for placement of each item on the robe collar.

* The photo below shows exact placement of robe collar items in relationship to each other and should be used as your guide. The photos on the following pages are to show collar items required for each rank and office and are not representative of exact placement.

Space between bars = 1/4”(0.5cm)

1” (2.5cm) C

1 5 /2” 3/4” (13.5cm) (1.8cm)

B

3 5 /4” (13.5cm) 3/4” (1.8cm)

1 2 3 A

Bands (A, B, C) and Bars (1, 2, 3) use ½” (1.2 cm) Braid (front of collar - left side shown). 5

Rank Designation On Robe Collars

Knight/Dame of (KSJ/DSJ)

Unicoloured white.

Knight/Dame of Grace (KGSJ/DGSJ)

One Gold Band A

Knight Commander or Dame Commander of Grace (KCSJ/DCSJ)

One Gold Band A with a Pip on each end of the band. 6

Rank Designation On Robe Collars

Knight/Dame of Justice (KJSJ/DJSJ)

Two Gold Bands A & C Bands, with Pip next to lower band on each end.

Knight/Dame Commander of Justice (KCJSJ/DCJSJ)

Two Gold Bands A & C, with Pips on each end of bands.

Grand Cross of Justice (GCSJ)

Three Gold Bands A, B & C; three Bars, 1, 2 & 3; one on each end of band B, and Pips on each end of bands A and C. 7

Office Designation On Robe Collars

Commander

One Band B; one Gold 2; one Pip on each end of Band B. (Worn in addition to rank designation). *Illustrated is Commander with rank of Knight Commander or Dame Commander of Grace

Prior

Two Bands A & C; two Gold Bars 1 & 3; one Pip and 1 Crown on each end of bands. Worn in addition to Rank Regalia.

Grand Prior

Three Gold Bands A, B & C; three Gold Bars 1, 2 & 3; two Pips and one Crown. 8

Office Designation On Robe Collars

Bailiff

Three Gold Bands A, B & C; three Gold Bars 1, 2 & 3; one Crown on each end of middle band, and two Pips on each end of upper and lower bands.

Conventual Bailiff &

Three Gold Bands A, B & C; three Gold Bars 1, 2 & 3; one Crown on each end of middle band, and three Pips at each end of all bands. 9

Additional Robe Collar Information

How to insert (gold-coloured) Pips and Crowns

I. Measure 1/2” from the middle of the braid end. Make a tiny dot with a pencil. 2. Make another dot 3/4” from the first dot. Make sure the dots are aligned along the axis of the middle of the braid. 3. With a sharp scissor tip or an awl, poke holes through the fabric at the dots. 4. Force the pins of the pips through the holes. 5. Screw the little wheels onto the threaded pins.

Insignia for Past and When a Commander or Prior has completed his/her Term of Office, he/she may leave Stripes in place and replace pip or crown with a Pin (seen here). The exception is a Prior who has been awarded status may continue to wear Prior Regalia. 10

Regalia - Neck Badges & Ribbons

Neck Ribbons

Neck badge for Knights Dames and Clergy are suspended by red moire ribbons. The full width (38mm) is given to a new member at investiture. Full width ribbons are used for daytime events. In the evening the narrow (17mm) width ribbon is used.

Note – the ribbons supplied from regalia are long and should be sized by the member after receipt. For Knights the badge should hang 1” below the bow tie in evening wear. When wearing a collared shirt, ribbon is worn under the collar.

Neck Badges

The neck badge is the primary regalia of the Sovereign Order. It comes in two versions, with and without the of War component.

The neck badge consists of the (54mm) Amalfi Cross and the closed Crown of Sovereignty. The cross symbolizes the work of the Sovereign Order and the crown recalls royal patronage and the sovereignty of the Sovereign Order.

Following tradition, "non -combatant" members, (Clergy and Dames), wear the badge without the Trophy of War. However serving military members (Clergy and Dames) may wear the badge with the Trophy of War element. 11

Regalia - Neck Badges & Ribbons

Neck Badge - Bow Option for Dames

Dames may wear the badge on a bow on the left side, (above medals and decorations), as an option to the neck badge.

This allows a refined appearance for evening wear, the badge being smaller (at 45mm).

*Neck badge and bow are never worn together. 12

Regalia - Medals

SOSJ

The SOSJ Medal is given to new members upon admission to the Sovereign Order. It is currently only available in miniature size (for evening use only).

Founder's Medal

The Founder's Medal is given to members upon promotion to Grace. It is available in full size and miniature.

Members who were of Grace rank before February 15, 2013 were given the medal with the date bar. 13

Regalia - Decorations

Medal of Merit

The Medal of Merit is a decoration awarded for conspicuous service to members of the Sovereign Order. It is available in full size and miniature.

Silver Cross of Merit The Cross of Merit in is a decoration awarded to members of the Sovereign Order for exceptional service. It is available in full size and miniature.

Gold Cross of Merit The Cross of Merit in Gold is a decoration awarded to members of the Sovereign Order for exceptional service. It is available in full size and miniature.

When wearing medals and decorations, decorations will take precedence in placement over medals. Members must ensure the protocols of their respective countries are adhered to when wearing the medals and decorations of the Sovereign Order in combination with Crown or State Medals and Decorations. Generally only miniature medals and decorations are worn in the evening. 14

Regalia

Breast Stars of the Sovereign Order

Members promoted to rank of Commander of Grace are given the Breast in silver. Members promoted to rank of Justice are given the Breast Star in gold. Ideally members promoted to Justice will return the silver star to regalia inventory. Members promoted above rank of Justice will continue to wear the Breast Star in gold.

Breast stars are to be worn on evening wear in correct placement only. Members not wishing to pierce their garment in the correct placement will not wear the Breast Star in any other location or on any other garment (i.e. Robe). Alternate methods of attachment (such as magnets) can be explored for placing the Breast Stars, medals and decorations in correct placements without piercing evening wear garments. The Master of Regalia can be contacted for assistance.

* All breast stars are 54mm.

* Dames may to wear white Ribands () to which they can attach their Breast Stars. It would be worn from right shoulder to left hip. Dames who are Bailiffs would continue to wear the red Riband (). 15

Regalia

Grand Cross of Justice

Members who are Grand Cross of Justice wear the 54mm Neck Badge, the Gold Breast Star and a 102mm red moiré Riband (sash) with a 54mm Badge of the Order.

Ribands are suspended from the right shoulder.

Bailiffs Grand Cross of Justice

Members who are Bailiffs Grand Cross of Justice wear a special 75mm Neck Badge with a 38mm red moiré ribbon with three Gold Bands.

They also wear the Gold Breast Star and a 102mm red moiré Riband (sash) with a 75mm Cross of Amalfi. 16

Formal Apparel

Black Tie

The standard formal dress for Knights, in the Sovereign Order, is “Black Tie” with Dinner Jacket and matching trousers.

Dames should wear appropriate conservative, black tie evening attire.

White Tie

For Male Aspirants, dress for an Investiture Service is “White Tie” with Black , white vest and matching black trousers. Note: “White Tie” is only appropriate with a Tailcoat.

Female Aspirants should wear appropriate conservative, black evening attire.

White Gloves

When white gloves are worn on formal occasions. The right-hand glove should be removed when shaking hands and when placing a hand on the . 17

Formal Apparel

Mess Jackets For Knights

Knights may opt to purchase a special Sovereign Order Mess Jacket to be worn in place of a Dinner Jacket.

Mess Jacket Shoulder Regalia

Regalia, appropriate to the Office in the Sovereign Order, may be worn on the shoulders of the Mess Jacket as shown below.

Commander Prior

Bailiff Conventual Bailiff & Grand Prior 18

Protocols for Wearing of the Regalia, Decorations and Medals of the Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Knights Hospitaller

The Sovereign Order is an independent Order of . We have the advantage of being self- administered and not tied to any nation. We may follow our mission where and how we choose. Our work is recognized at local levels in many countries. Our regalia and decorations remain those of a “Foreign Order” relative to crown or state decorations in all countries.

All Knights and Dames must respect the of the Sovereign Order and wear it correctly at appropriate formal and informal occasions within the Sovereign Order and to accepted international practice at other events outside the Sovereign Order.

Regalia includes the neck badges, the breast stars and the Ribands (sashes) of the Sovereign Order. Medals are the SOSJ Medal (given upon admission), the Founder’s Medal (given upon promotion to grade of Grace). Decorations include the Medal of Merit and the Crosses of Merit in Silver and Gold (for levels of exceptional service to the Sovereign Order).

Members who are serving military or first responders should not wear any regalia or decorations or medals of the Sovereign Order at state or formal regimental or first responder events. Retired military or first responders may wear the decorations and medals of the Sovereign Order, including at regimental or first responder events, at their discretion and at other events where decorations are appropriate.

Civilian members should not wear regalia or decorations and medals of the Sovereign Order at state functions, but they may wear decorations and medals at other formal events, or other events where decorations and medals are specified and appropriate. Remembrance Day or Veterans Day should be considered a state event where only state or military medals and decorations are appropriate.

Members may wear the regalia and decorations and medals of the Sovereign Order at events where they are acting as representatives of the Sovereign Order, regardless of the nature of the event, however this would be the only circumstance where breast stars and ribands are worn outside a Sovereign Order event.

Members of a unit, e.g. Commandery, of the Sovereign Order may wear neck badges (with tie and jacket) at SOSJ events, e.g. General Meetings, etc. 19

Protocols for Wearing of the Regalia, Decorations and Medals of the Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Knights Hospitaller

At the funeral of a Member of the Sovereign Order, with the ’s permission, Members honouring may be present. Members of the Sovereign Order wear business dress, robe and neck badge (only) sitting and moving as a group during the service. A member may be buried in the Regalia of the Sovereign Order and robe.

All members should be encouraged to wear the lapel pins of the SOSJ (Amalfi Cross or Amalfi Cross and Crown) or badge (Arms of the Sovereign Order) upon their person.

For the mounting of medals and decorations, Members should follow the precedence guidelines of their country. Generally, state take precedence over medals and decorations of the Sovereign Order and other foreign orders. Decorations of the Sovereign Order take precedence over medals of the Sovereign Order.

For further research Members should visit the formal guides for the wearing of Orders and Decorations in their respective countries. 20

Paying for Regalia for Promotions

Within Commandery (including Commander) Commandery pays

Prior Priory pays

Grand Prior Grand Priory pays

Bailiff International pays

Changes to Robe Member pays

Changes to Mess Kit Member pays

Note: Although members should be aware Robes and Regalia remain the property of the Sovereign Order, the initial purchase of a robe and regalia is the responsibility of each Aspirant. These costs are included in the Aspirant’s fee.

Disposition of Robes and Regalia All Members should be aware robes and regalia remain the property of the Sovereign Order. In their orientation to the Sovereign Order Aspirants should be made aware of this protocol.

So what should be done with the Robes and Regalia of former Members? Robes should be returned to the former Member’s Commander for proper disposition or reuse. Regalia should also be returned as these items may be reused.

Note: Commanders have the discretion to make exceptions. 21

Arms and Symbols of the Sovereign Order

Oversight of the forms and uses of the symbols of the Sovereign Order is held by the Grand Marshal. This includes the arms, , badges, decorations and regalia. The most common heraldic devices and symbols are depicted below.

The full of Arms of the Sovereign The full achievement of Arms of the Grand Order of Jerusalem, Knights Hospitaller Priory of Canada.

Gules, a cross resting upon the Amalfi on a cross Argent a maple leaf Gules Cross Argent. all within a Or. : a double headed eagle wings Supporter: a double headed eagle wings displayed , beaked and membered Or, an displayed Sable beaked and membered Or, Imperial Crown Or. each head bearing a arable Or and on each wing a Cross of Amalfi Argent. The Cross of Amalfi

An evolution of the Greek cross Patee. White (argent) usually displayed on a Red (Gules) or Black (Sable) . There are many meanings contained in this symbol. It is the symbol of the works of the hospital and it is often used in the form of a . 22

Arms and Symbols of the Sovereign Order

The Flag of the Sovereign Order is also the of Arms

Gules a cross Argent.

The Flag of the Grand Priory of Canada is also the Banner of Arms

Gules a cross Argent, Gules a maple leaf veined Or, all within a bordure Or.

Although primarily the Cross of Amalfi and to some extent the Sovereign Order Banner of Arms are in the Public Domain, the Sovereign Order still wishes to maintain control over their use within the Sovereign Order.

The forms of the full achievements of the Sovereign Order and the Grand Priory of Canada are exclusive to the Sovereign Order.

Commanders / Priors / Grand Priors should all have a general understanding of uses of the arms and symbols of the Sovereign Order and know to contact the Grand Marshal for their proposed use. This may include such items as ties, scarfs, blazer badges or jewelry.

To be clear, and Priories proposing to create unique items - insignia, and jewelry etc. - using Arms and Symbols, artwork etc. of the Sovereign Order must seek pre-approval from the Grand Marshal.

Produced for the International Office of the Sovereign Order of St. John, Knights Hospitaller by the Herald - SOSJ, Vancouver Commandery Photography - Kallberg Studios, Vancouver BC

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