The Supreme Council at each biennial session, selects certain Masters of the Royal Secret to receive the Rank and Decoration of Knight Commander of the Court of Honour. This honor is bestowed in a Ceremonial of Investiture and is in recognition of outstanding service to the Rite, or in public life to the principles taught in the Degrees. It is not a "half degree" or an assurance of future honors. Knights Commander of the Court of Honour may be identified by their red caps.