JOIN THE ORDER
The Order is an international network with members in Australia, Europe, and
the United States. We operate primarily via electronic communication. We
have members from all walks of life—who have many professions,
occupations, and interests—some of which they share via articles or photos,
etc. in our superb periodic colour newsletter, “The Crusader.” Once you have
joined the Order you will have access to our Member's Only webpage and Facebook private members page
which have regular updates.
Members keep in direct personal touch with others whom they know or have
nominated.
The Order conducts formal functions, such as dinners and investitures, and
works closely with other Orders of chivalry. We are active in youth
development.
Ranks and
Regalia:
Companion (CST) – regalia: lapel badge of the Order
Knight (KST) – regalia:
neck badge and mantle of
the Order
Knight Commander (KCST) – regalia: neck
badge, mantle and breast star
of the
Order
Knight Grand
Cross (KGCST) – regalia: neck
badge, mantle, gilt
breast star
of the
Order
For
Ladies
the
title Dame
replaces Knight
at all levels.
New members will enter at the rank of
Companion. Promotion to the rank of Knight or Dame will
be available after 12 months of active service and study of the Order.
The badge of the Order is a red cross patonce, with an escallop centrally
placed, surmounted by a crown to signify the independence of the new order,
placed on a white field.
Membership of the Order:
Members
of
the
Order are persons
of outstanding
character and personal
achievement. Appointment
to the
Order is
by invitation only.
The
Order
is non-denominational
Christian with the
minimum
prerequisite for eligibility
being Christian
baptism and non-renunciation of
the faith.
Potential members
of the Order
must
be personally
known
to an existing Knight
who will
vouch for their
character
and be
personally responsible for their conduct.
Membership
of the Order
cannot be
purchased.
Unlike the
original Order it
is not
restricted to those
of English birth
or ancestry, but
potential members
must
be supportive of English
heritage.
We welcome new members who are supportive of our aims, chivalry code, and
contemporary social charter. If you are interested in joining us, or would
like further information, visit our
CONTACT US PAGE.