1. The New 4th Degree Uniform
Q & A

2. The Elephant in the Room
The New Fourth Degree Uniform

3. Our New Uniform is rolled out at the Supreme Convention

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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: or (Follow Chain of Command) PLEASE get professionally measured by a tailor prior to ordering.
Cost: $ ($ until 30 September 2017)

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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 September will have a 25% discount
If you purchased your Regalia Send your receipt along with your
after May1, Member number to: and you will receive a $ credit on the purchase of the new uniform

10. 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

11. 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.

12. Our Uniform has Evolved over time

13. 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!!!