Regulation 85 outlines the specifications for the Jewel of the Order worn by members of the Royal Arch. The jewel is suspended from a narrow ribbon on the left breast, with the color indicating the rank of the Companion. Present and Past Grand Officers, along with Metropolitan, Provincial, and District Grand Officers who are Installed Principals, wear a tri-colored jewel (dark blue, crimson, and light blue). Principals and Past Principals of Private Chapters display a crimson jewel, while all other Companions wear a white jewel. The regulation notes that the traditional colors associated with the Royal Arch are purple, crimson, and light blue; however, dark blue is commonly used in place of purple for regalia production. This regulation ensures uniformity in the representation of rank within the Royal Arch, reinforcing the hierarchical structure and traditions of the Order.
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Regulation 85: Jewel of the Order The Jewel of the Order (Plate No. 46) is worn pendant from a narrow ribbon on the left breast, the colour varying in accordance with the rank of the Companion:
(a) Present and Past Grand Officers, Metropolitan, Provincial and District Grand Officers and holders of Metropolitan and Overseas Rank, if Installed Principals, and holders of Metropolitan and Overseas Grand Chapter Rank, tri-coloured (dark blue, crimson and light blue).
(b) All others who are Principals or Past Principals of Private Chapters, crimson.
(c) All other Companions, white.
Colours associated with Royal Arch The three colours customarily associated with the Royal Arch are purple, crimson and light blue but by long established usage dark blue has been substituted for purple in the manufacture of regalia.