The New 4th Degree Uniform Q & A

The Elephant in the Room The New Fourth Degree Uniform

Our New Uniform is rolled out at the Supreme Convention

Our New Fourth Degree Uniform Navy Blue Blazer Charcoal Gray Slacks New Special 4th Degree Tie Black Dress Shoes with high polish Black Socks Official Black Beret 4th Degree (Pin PG 113) White Shirt with plain button cuffs and plain collar

New 4th Degree Official Dress Uniform   The official dress uniform (Official Navy Blue Blazer, Official Fourth Degree Gray trousers, Official Fourth Degree Necktie, and Official Fourth Degree Black Beret with Fourth Degree metal badge) is purchased as a set.  Individual items are not for sale at this time. The garments of the official dress are tailored in Italy.  The fabric used for both blazers and pants is woven in Italy specifically for the Knights of Columbus from a high quality super 130 wool.    The blazer buttons are made in Italy. The KofC blazer patches are completely hand embroidered.  The tie is Italian silk, but made in the USA. Once you receive the uniform, please take it to your tailor for professional finishing.  Trousers come with an unfinished hem.  The official dress for the Fourth Degree shall be: Navy Blue Blazer festooned with Fourth Degree Emblem Blazer Crest Knights of Columbus Emblem of the Order buttons Official Fourth Degree Gray trousers Official Fourth Degree Necktie Official Fourth Degree Black Beret with Fourth Degree metal badge worn over the left eye. NOT INCLUDED:  Plain White Dress Shirt – Button cuff (no French cuffs – no button down collar shirts)   NOT INCLUDED:  Black Socks and Plain Black Shoes, Black Belt, Official Fourth Degree Lapel Pin (#PG-113), Incumbent Medal of Office, Past and Former Miniature Medals above left pocket.   The new uniform is to be worn as you would a business suit. The beret is worn with the fourth degree pin placed directly over the left eye. The right side of the beret folds down toward and over the right ear. Inventory expected to arrive at the beginning of September. ORDERS WILL BE SHIPPED AS INVENTORY BECOMES AVAILABLE.

4th Degree Official Dress Uniform At this time ONLY available from Supreme Supply KnightsGear Catalog You get the blazer, trousers, tie, and beret when you purchase the official dress uniform! Any questions or concerns, please contact the Supreme Masters office by telephone: 203-752-4437 or email: suprememaster@kofc.org (Follow Chain of Command) PLEASE get professionally measured by a tailor prior to ordering. Cost: $510.00 ($382.50 until 30 September 2017)

Questions and A Few Answers Slacks – Cuffs or plain hem Plain Hem White shirt High quality with laydown collar (collar stays needed when wearing a “Jewel” of office) Button Plain Cuffs Shoes Dress shoe with high polish, do not need to be laced Name Badges No Name Badges are to be worn The Fourth Degree Sword Here to stay, It will be worn using the current Service Baldric Tie To be tied with full Windsor Knot Identification of “Rank” or Position Currently the only Identification will be the Jewel of Office and/or miniature Jewel(s) of Former/Past Offices worn above the left breast pocket

Questions and A Few Answers 8. Other marks of Identification: On the Beret, will have a Gold 4th Degree Insignia surrounded by a Gold ring Supreme Master and former Supreme Master , will have a Dark Blue Splash; Vice Supreme Masters and former Vice Supreme Masters , will have a light Blue Splash; Masters, and Formers will have a Gold splash; Faithful Navigators, and Past Faithful Navigators will have a white Splash; Marshals will have a Green Splash and Commanders will have a purple splash and current Red Capes will have no splash

Questions and A Few Answers 9. Commanders Currently will continue in their role as leaders of their Assembly Honor Guard Color Corps Manual No date for a new Honor Guard Manual Wear for Candidates for Exemplification Dark Blue, Dark Gray or Black Suit, Also for 4th Degree Brothers Observing Plain White Shirt, Dark Plain Long Tie, Black Belt, Black socks and Black shoes Timing for implementation 1 August 2017 Timing for phase out of “Old” Regalia The phase out period is this Fraternal Year and as of 1 July 2018 only the new Uniform is to be worn. New Uniform Order Timing Currently all uniforms are on back order for at least 30 days Will There be Discounts on the uniforms Yes all orders place before 30 September will have a 25% discount If you purchased your Regalia Send your receipt along with your after May1, 2017 Member number to: regaliacredit@kofc.org and you will receive a $200.00 credit on the purchase of the new uniform

Questions and A Few Answers The New uniform and the wearing of Swords The sword will be worn using the existing Service Baldric as shown. When wearing the sword Sir Knights will also wear white gloves

Questions and A Few Answers 17. New Uniform Order Timing Currently all uniforms are on back order for at least 30 days 18. Additional Information Your Master will pass on information as it becomes available, no need to call Supreme as they do not know any more than your Master will.

Our Uniform has Evolved over time

Time to Get Onboard Remember Not How we Dress!!! When we took our First Degree we promised Obedience to all things Lawful and to our Superior Officers. Time to Join with our Brothers as Patriots because the Work we Do is why We Are and Not How we Dress!!!