The Color Corps of the Knights of Columbus
The Color Corps of the Knights of Columbus are the uniformed members of the Fourth Degree. They are the ones that are most noticeable at church and public functions, parades, etc. They actually consist of two parts:
The Corps basically follows a Naval theme with ranks and insignias. Note the chapeaus, which are never called hats, and are similar to the old naval uniforms.
Cape colors are an indication of rank. On the national level:
Vice Supreme Masters wear blue capes and chapeaus
Masters wear gold capes and chapeaus
District Marshals wear green capes and chapeaus
Within the local assemblies, the Master more or less sets the rules. Tthe highest officer is called a Commodore, or. They wear purple capes and chapeaus. Faithful navigators whether a member of the corps or not are permitted to wear white capes and chapeaus. By the way, former VSMs, DMs, and PFNs are all permitted to wear their respective capes and chapeaus when they finish their term of office.
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Marshall District Commander |
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Corp Commander |
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If you are presently a member of the 4th Degree and would be interested in joining the Color Corps contact your Faithful Navigator or Commanding Officer.
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