Regalia in the Order, like that of the Order of the Secret Monitor, is minimal but varies by the Grade of the wearer.
The Badge of the Order is a tasselled Scarlet Cord, initially worn around the waist, then as a sash over the shoulder as the Companion advances through the first four Grades; the position of the cord indicating the rank of the wearer.
This cord is augmented by a yellow sash and collarette for Provincial Officers and both are replaced with a red sash and collarette for Grand Officers.
In the First and Second Grades, Companions are provided with a jewel suspended from a scarlet thread, which they wear around their neck; an ancient golden key represents the First Grade and this is replaced by a minature scroll with certain lettering thereon for the Second Grade.
These jewels are retained by the Consistory.
On reaching the Third Grade, Companions purchase a breast jewel consisting of a suspended Skull and Crossbones and, on attaining the chair of President, the ribbon of the jewel is additionally adorned with an Anointing Horn to indicate their distinguished rank.
Before 2010 the ribbon was red, but it is now black and the former are relegated to collector’s items only and should not be worn.
The Fourth Grade has a different Ribbon and a Jewel depicting the Ark of the Covenant, while the Fifth and Sixth Grades display a Star shaped breast jewel in silver and gold respectively.
Members of the Order of the Secret Monitor will have noticed these various breast jewels being worn in the Conclaves of that Order by members of the Ancient and Masonic Order of the Scarlet to Cord to reinforce the special relationship between the two Orders.
You can download a quick reference guide to the various regalia and how to wear it via the Regalia Guide link.
The Order also has a distinctive tie, and there is a range of cufflinks, tie and lapel pins and other matching accessories; all of which are available from The Shop at Mark Masons Hall in London or at selected other outlets throughout the country.