The Noble Society of Celts
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Insignia
The insignia of the Society shall consist of:
The Medal
Worn from the neck by gentlemen or on a bow by ladies. The Ribbon is purple and green for Class 1 and selected honorary members. Class 2 ribbon is purple, Class 3 is green. This insignia is available to members after their third year of consecutive membership.
The Miniature
Honorary and First Class members may wear the gold insignia, Second and Third Class will wear the bronze. Each from a ribbon as proscribed above.
The Insignia Lapel Pin
The lapel pin is the same design and size as the miniature
The Crown Pin
The Crown Pin is worn both by ladies and gentlemen as a collar pin or as a cap pin. Gilt bras with enamelling.
The Arms Blazer Patch
The Blazer Patch is he arms of the Society embroidered on a black felt background. This insignia is included with your initial payment of initiation fees.
Further Insignia Information
Details concerning the costs of insignia may be found on the members pages located here:
Wearing Insignia
The wearing of the insignia of the Society should conform to the national traditions of your home country. Some general guidelines are:
1.Neck Medal: worn by gentlemen. It should not be worn in conjuction with another neck medal. Ladies wear the medal suspended from a bow of appropriate rank color above the left breast. This insignia should be worn only on formal attire, but nothing less than a conservative dark suit for both ladies and gentlemen.
2. Miniature: May be worn in conjuction with the medal singly or as a miniature group. Ladies may wear the insignia suspended from a bow. Placement in a group should be by national protocol
3. Lapel Pin: On the left collar.
4. Crown pin: On the left collar for both ladies and gentlemen, as a brooch by ladies, or as a cap pin.
4. Blazer Patch: On the left breast pocket or in this position if no pocket. Application of the blazer patch to a traditional cap is also allowed.