The metal is silver color for both the suspension bar and the jewel as it is for all remaining officers' jewels as well. The jewel of the Generalissimo is shown at right.

As I have already discussed the Latin Cross and the Passion Cross in a previous article in the Knight Templar magazine (January 2010, pages 24-28), I will refer the reader to that article and proceed to the next officer. The rays of light are symbols that suggest to you the humility, love, and pure benevolence that emanate like rays from the religion of the Blessed Emmanuel. The jewel is a passion cross surmounted by rays of light. The jewel of the Eminent Commander is gold color for both the suspension bar at the top and the jewel. Thus, as is the case with most Masonic symbols, their interpretation may take many forms-thus, no one interpretation or set of interpretations can be considered as 'correct' or definitive. Before proceeding, however it is important to remember that the symbolic interpretations of any object are dependent upon the person or cultural group doing the interpretation. Then I will extend the symbolism as applicable. For each jewel I will first state what is said about its emblem in the installation (given in bold italics). We will start with the office of Eminent Commander and work down the line.

However, as this article will demonstrate, the symbolism may be extended beyond that stated in the installation. A brief allusion to the symbolic significance or explanation of the jewel emblem for each office is given in the script for the Commandery installation of officers. These are suspended from a black and white ribbon (although the ribbon may sometimes be green) and are pinned above the left pocket of the uniform coat. Many Commanderies use breast jewels for their officers.

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