Regalia Regulations of the Sovereign Order and Protocols of Use Sovereign Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Knights Hospitaller Regalia Regulations of the Sovereign Order and Protocols of Use Table of Contents P 1 Commander’s Responsibility for Regalia - The Robe and Cross of Amalfi P 2 Robe Details P 3 Clerical Cape Details P 4 Robe Collar 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 Badges & Ribbons P 12-13 Regalia - Medals & Decorations P 14-15 Regalia P 16-17 Formal Apparel - Black Tie, White Tie 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, Knights Hospitaller 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. • Dame Gail Mackay, DCJSJ, MMSJ (former Victoria Commandery Master of Regalia) • Dame M. Anne Wood, DCJSJ, MMSJ (former Master of Regalia) • Prior Anne K. Rowland, DCJSJ, MMSJ (Prior of Mainland British Columbia) • Chevalier Sir John Cave-Browne-Cave, Bt. KJSJ (Judge of Arms and Master of Regalia) • Chevalier Stephen B. Simpson, KGSJ, Vancouver Commandery Herald Yours in St. John Conventual Bailiff 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, dress and decorum.” In other words, to maintain the integrity of the Regalia regulations, Knights and Dames are obligated to display regalia commensurate with their Ranks and/or 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 bears 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 ladies 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- ring 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) Gold Military Braid (front of collar - left side shown). 5 Rank Designation On Robe Collars Knight/Dame of Honour (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 Crown 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 Bar 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 & Grand Master 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 Commanders and Priors 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 Eagle Pin (seen here). The exception is a Prior who has been awarded Emeritus status may continue to wear Prior Regalia. 10 Regalia - Neck Badges & Ribbons Neck Badge Ribbons Neck badge for Knights Dames and Clergy are suspended by red moire ribbons.