Knightly News The Grand Encampment Announces 200 Anniversary Commemorative Malta Jewel th
The Grand Encampment, as a part of its bicentennial celebration, has minted a unique Malta Jewel to be presented to those who are knighted on or after August 15, 2015, and through December 31, 2016. These jewels will be in the new member packets sent to these Sir Knights based upon input into MMS (YRIS). In some cases they will be presented when the Order of the Temple is conferred at special events or classes. Requests to be considered a special class should be directed to the Grand Master for approval. If the Grand Master designates such a class, it will be coordinated with the office in Houston. Those who are already Sir Knights may purchase one of these jewels; however, these will have a slightly different ribbon to distinguish them from the bicentennial candidates’. These jewels with solid black ribbons are available to our Sir Knights as souvenirs and cost $25 each. They may be purchased from Grand Encampment officers including department commanders or directly from the office in Houston. If purchasing from Houston, it is highly encouraged to send an order for a Commandery or Grand Commandery to avoid the excessive cost of sending individual jewels. The Grand Recorder would prefer not to receive 3,000 orders of one jewel each. knight templar
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