The Imperial Council has adopted the fez as the exclusive type of head covering to be worn by all Nobles of the Mystic Shrine when appearing as such.  This means all Nobles must wear their fezzes at meetings, ceremonials, Shrine parades, caravans, special Shrine events, and any other Shrine-related activities.

     The fez is never worn at a Masonic lodge communication or meeting.

     At non-Shrine functions where an Imperial officer is representing the Imperial Council or a temple officer is representing a Shrine temple, he may wear his fez.  However, other Shriners in attendance are not to wear their fezzes.

     As a Noble, you are particularly admonished never to wear your fez in any company or place in which you would decline to introduce your mother, wife, sister or daughter.  Never forget this:  No other person is ever allowed to wear a Noble's fez.  The fez is not a display case or bulletin board.  The Imperial Chaplain, potentates, divan members, past potentates, and Grand Masters may have their titles embroidered in small letters in gold or silver bullion, silk or rhinestone jewels on one line beneath the emblem on the fez.  Active members of official uniformed units or official clubs of a temple may likewise have the names of their units or clubs on one line beneath the emblem on the fez.  Any official appointee of an Imperial Potentate or potentate may have his title beneath the emblem as above for the term of his appointment.

     The fez shall be worn in its proper shape without crushing, creasing or alteration; and no device, ornament, title, wording or adornment, other than allowed by Article 13 of the bylaws of the Imperial Council, shall be permitted.  Not more than two pins or clasps, without supplemental embellishments, may be used to secure the tassel in place.