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| Welcome to the website for the Loyal Order of Knights and Dames of the Red Cross (aka the Order of the Red Cross). TERMS * The Loyal Order of the Knights (and Dames) of the Red Cross is presented to science-fiction enthusiasts for service to the American Red Cross. The order has five levels: Knight/Dame Grand Cross, Knight/Dame Commander, Knight/Dame, Companion, and Squire. The first three levels confer knighthood. The Companion level is presented for support of service to the American Red Cross. The Squire level is presented to a Knight-in-training. QUALIFICATIONS * Page ("John Doe, ORC" or "Jane Doe, ORC") > Age: 7 to 13 > Service: at least 1 hour * Squire ("John Doe, Esq., ORC" or "Jane Doe, Esq., ORC") > Age: 14 to 20 > Service: at least 10 hours * Companion ("Master John Doe, CRC" or "Mistress Jane Doe, CRC") (Significant Other of a Knight, Dame, Commander, or Grand Cross) > Age: 18 or older > Service: no direct hours required * Knight ("Sir John Doe, KRC") * Dame ("Dame Jane Doe, DRC") > Age: 21 or older (waiverable) > Service: at least 100 hours * Knight Commander ("Sir John Doe, KCRC") * Dame Commander ("Dame Jane Doe, DCRC") > Age: 21 or older > Service: at least 500 hours * Knight Grand Cross ("Sir John Doe, KGCRC") * Dame Grand Cross ("Dame Jane Doe, DGCRC") > Age: 21 or older > Service: at least 1000 hours DECORATIONS NECKBAND * Squires wear a bronze medalion on a 7/8 inch red ribbon. * Companions wear a bronze medallion on a 7/8 inch red ribbon. * Knights/Dames wear a bronze medallion on a 1-1/2 inch red ribbon. * Knights/Dames Commander wear a silver medallion on a 1-1/2 inch red ribbon. * Knights/Dames Grand Cross wear a gold medallion on a 1-1/2 inch red ribbon. MEDAL * Squires wear a bronze medallion on a 1-3/8 inch wide red/white medal drape. * Companions wear a bronze medallion on a tricolor (light blue/red/light blue) drape. * Knights/Dames wear a bronze medallion on a red drape. * Knights/Dames Commander wear a silver medallion on a red drape. * Knights/Dames Grand Cross wear a gold medallion on a red drape. RIBBON * Squires wear a red/white ribbon (3/8" x 1-3/8"). * Companions wear a tricolor (light blue/red/light blue) ribbon. * Knights/Dames wear a red ribbon (large bronze star optional). * Knights/Dames wear a red ribbon (large silver star optional). * Knights/Dames wear a red ribbon (large gold star optional). OBVERSE AND REVERSE * Each of the badges has a reverse that is blank. It is suitable for engraving by the recipient. MOUNTING * The medallions are worn from a ribbon passing through a large ring linked to the medallion. DATES * The order was founded in 2000. ISSUED * There have been a total number of 2 K/DGCRC, 6 K/DCRC, 6 K/DRC, and 2 CRC issued. INDUCTION * If you feel that you qualify for induction into the Loyal Order of the Knights of the Red Cross, e-mail the Grand Master at bryanjones@knology.net. Please include your full name, full address, accumulated Red Cross volunteer hours, and e-mail address. THIS ORGANIZATION IS IN NO WAY SUPPORTED BY, OR ENDORSED BY, THE AMERICAN RED CROSS |
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