Provincial Grand Lodge of Mark Master Masons of Hertfordshire

Regalia

Royal Ark Mariner

The Royal Ark Mariner regalia comprises an apron of white kid having a segmented flap, all bordered with rainbow ribbon one inch-and-a-quarter in width and having three rosettes of similar ribbon. The apron of a Commander is identical,save that the rosettes are replaced by triangles of silver.

The breast jewel is a segmental plat of silver representing a rainbow from which is suspended a dove bearing an olive branch in its beak; this is suspended from a rainbow ribbon and silver bar. Past Commanders may also wear a jewel featuring the initial N within a triangle hanging from a similar ribbon.

Officer's collars are of rainbow ribbon four inches wide with a silver button and cord. The emblem of office is suspended from the apex of the collar.

Provincial Royal Ark Mariner Grand Rank

Holders of Provincial Royal Ark Mariner Grand Rank wear a one-and-a-quarter inch collarette in the colours of the order from which is suspended a silver triangle bearing a representation of Noah's Ark.

Royal Ark Mariner Grand Rank

Holder's of Grand Rank wear a similar collarette except that is has a gold button and vertical braid at the apex, the jewel is also gilt as are the apron triangles and breast jewel, if worn.

Grand Master's Royal Ark Council

Members of the Grand Master's Royal Ark Council wear a one-and-a-quarter inch collarette in the colours of the order from which is suspended a terrestrial globe surmounted by a pair of dove's wings.

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