Re: Why is it so hard to get Masons to join the Co
According to my last Grand Commander, the only item required to be worn was the Order of Malta medal.
As with many changes occurring within Masonry, it doesn't have to be one or the other. The "drill team" and Victorian uniforms can continue for those that have them, and those that wish to continue the tradition, while a more realistic chivalric conferral team could also grow. Perhaps one day the cap and mantle will become the standard in a slow, organic manner.You are asking people who have already paid the price for their gear to dump it and purchase new stuff. It's a two-way street that I don't have the proper answer for.
According to my last Grand Commander, the only item required to be worn was the Order of Malta medal.