Red Branch of Eri

This Order is said to be derived from a very ancient Order in Ireland, consisting of freemasons and said to have been erected and patronized by the Kings of Ireland, for it is claimed that in early times Erin (Ireland) possessed a literature and history equal to that of the most highly developed of ancient nations.

The degrees embodied in the Order are (1) Man-at-Arms, (2) Esquire, (3) Knight, (4) Knight Commander, and (5) Grand Cross.

The Red Branch of Eri may be conferred upon any member of the Allied Masonic Degrees, by the unanimous decision of the member’s Council, for outstanding and meritorious service to the Allied Masonic Degrees. It is limited to no more than two members per Council per year.

The Royal Order of the Red Branch of Eri and Appendant Orders exists "within the bosom of the Grand Council and is a Chamber thereof." It s governed by the Regulations set forth in Appendix A to the Constitution of the Grand Council of Allied Masonic Degrees of the United States of America.

"Man-at Arms" of the Red Branch of Eri  Associate, Red Branch of Eri (ARBE) 

Constituent Councils may confer upon any member who has not held or is not presently holding an elected office "for exceptional service to the Council," the Rank of: "Man-at-Arms" of the Red Branch of Eri. The Brethren of this Rank shall be designated as "Associate Members" of the Red Branch of Eri. 

"Esquire" of the Red Branch of Eri Member, Red Branch of Eri  (MRBE)

A Constituent Council may recommend to the Grand Council each year, two Brethren currently holding office in a Subordinate Council for the rank of "Esquire" of the Red Branch of Eri. The Brethren of this Rank shall be formally designated as "Members" of the Red Branch of Eri.

"Knight" of the Red Branch of Eri Knight Red Branch of Eri  (KRBE)

A Constituent Council may recommend to the Grand Council each year one Brother for the award of "Knight" of the Red Branch of Eri. This Brother must have been a member of the Allied Masonic Degrees for a minimum of seven years.

"Knight Commander" of the Red Branch of Eri
Knight Commander Red Branch of Eri  (KCRBE)

A Constituent Council may recommend to the Grand Council each year, one Venerable Brother (the present presiding Sovereign Master), for the award of "Knight Commander" of the Red Branch of Eri.