Deputy and Assistant Metropolitan, Provincial, and District Grand Masters are required to wear a chain of gold or gilt metal during specific occasions, including in the Grand Lodge, at significant ceremonials and consecrations authorized by the Grand Master, in any Metropolitan, Provincial, or District Grand Lodge, and when officially attending any Lodge within their jurisdiction. Similarly, Metropolitan Grand Inspectors must also wear a chain of gold or gilt metal under the same conditions. The document emphasizes the importance of these chains as symbols of authority and rank within the Masonic hierarchy, ensuring that the appropriate attire is maintained during official functions and gatherings. Adherence to these guidelines reinforces the ceremonial dignity and organizational structure of the Masonic fraternity.
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(a) A present Deputy or Assistant Metropolitan, Provincial or District Grand Master shall wear a chain of gold or of metal gilt (Plate Nos. 48 and 49): (i) in the Grand Lodge; (ii) at great ceremonials and consecrations, and on other special occasions authorised by the Grand Master; (iii) in any Metropolitan, Provincial or District Grand Lodge; and (iv) when officially present at any Lodge of his Metropolitan Area, Province or District. Metropolitan Grand Inspectors’ Chains (b) A present Metropolitan Grand Inspector shall wear a chain of gold or of metal gilt (Plate No. 49a): (i) in the Grand Lodge; (ii) at great ceremonials and consecrations, and on other special occasions authorised by the Grand Master; (iii) in any Metropolitan, Provincial or District Grand Lodge; and (iv) when officially present at any Lodge of his Metropolitan Area.