Knight & Dame Cloak
The cloak is of white wool, full cut, reaching to approximately half way between the knee and ankle, with a short turned over collar of white velvet secured by a closure. The cloak bears the cross of the Order in red wool felt on the left breast below the shoulder. The cloak hangs somewhat open from the collar closure down.
Capitular Cloak
Lieutenants in office, and honorary Lieutenants, have the privilege of wearing this cloak. In the case of a female Lieutenant or honorary Lieutenant the cloak will be black as is customary for Dames.
This cloak is of white/black wool, very full and flowing, reaching to the ground. It has a large, turned-out collar of white/black velvet, and is completely closed in front. It carries the Order's cross on the left breast below the shoulder as on the Crusader’s Knight cloak. Worn over the Capitular Cloak is a heavy braided gold cord, with two large gold tassels in front, carrying two sliding clasps, one in front and one in back.
The Lieutenant's beret may carry further decoration in gold braid, symbolically representing the spurs of the Order, on the head band, in addition to the badge of rank.
Mozzetta
Priest-Knights of the Order have the privilege of wearing the long white cloak exactly as do the lay Knights, however, at the present time the mozzetta is more commonly worn. The mozzetta is a short white cape, closed in the front by covered buttons, having a short standing collar. The mozzetta is worn over a cassock, and, if desired, a rochet with black cuffs, unless by another title the proper cuffs are of violet or red colour. Priest-Knights may, wear their insignia of rank, and any other proper decorations, around the neck or on the left breast. If the long white cape is worn, the decorations may be worn on the cassock.
Knight
Knight Commander
Knight Commander with Star
Knight Grand Cross
Knight of the Collar
Mantillas (which comes from the word manta, meaning cape) are typically circular or triangular shaped pieces of black or white lace that are draped over a woman’s head when attending Mass, or in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament. Traditionally, the black veils were worn by married or widowed women, while the white veils were worn by young girls, or unmarried women, but there are no rules governing this.
The mantilla, or chapel veil, signifies the role of women as a life-bearing vessel. The chalice holding the blood of Christ is veiled until the Preparation of the Gifts, and the tabernacle veiled between Masses. Both of these vessels hold the Eucharist – the very life of Christ. In a similar fashion, woman was endowed with the gift of bearing human life.
