The Uniform

One of the charms of the Fourth Degree lies in the fact that it is
the uniformed degree of the order. It is the part of the order
which is most visible to the public. The winter uniform consists of
black tuxedo, plain white shirt, black bow tie, black cummerbund,
black shoes black socks and social baldric. The summer uniform
is the same, except that a white dinner jacket is substituted for the
black tuxedo jacket.  A regulation Fourth Degree lapel pin and a
pocket name badge are optional and highly recommended.
The jewel of current office, worn on the official ribbon around
the neck is authorized, as are miniature medals of jewel of
Knights of Columbus offices previously held, worn on the left
breast tuxedo jacket pocket. The uniform is worn on public
occasions, when the Fourth Degree participates as a group in
a church ceremony; on the occasion of wakes and funerals of
members, and high church dignitaries; for memorial services;
in civic or patriotic ceremonies of solemnity and dignity.
It is also recommended to be worn for special K of C social
occasions such as parties and balls.

Fourth Degree members should purchase a cape, chapeaux, white gloves and a
ceremonial sword and these may be purchased one piece at a time and given as
birthday gifts, Christmas and anniversary gifts. The Faithful Comptroller will be
pleased to assist in the purchase of these items and to advise on the
approximate cost of each. All Fourth Degree members are urged to purchase
these items and become a member of the Color Corp of their Assembly which is
organized to participate in special religious activities, during which the pocket
name badge and other adornments are removed. The Color Corp Commander
will instruct the members in this regard.

Colors

Many of our Ladies, as well as some long time members of the Third Degree
of our order, have asked about the various colors of capes and chapeau worn
by the Fourth Degree when in full regalia, and what these colors signify.
They are as follows:

Vice Supreme Master	Light Blue
Master	Gold
District Marshal	Green
Color Corp Commander	Purple
Faithful Navigator	White
General Membership	Red Cape-White Plumes

Once a Sir Knight attains an office, he is entitled to wear the colors of that
office until he elected or appointed to a higher office, except for the Marshal
[appointed by the Master of District] and the Color Corps Commanders
[appointed by the Faithful Navigator] who are appointed for a specific term
and then revert to their previous colors when that term expires.