Royal and Select Masters Regalia

The Order of Royal and Select Masters, or Cryptic Rite, is a Masonic organization centered around the preservation of ancient knowledge tied to King Solomon's Temple. Its degrees include Select Master, which focuses on the building of a hidden vault to safeguard sacred treasures; Royal Master, reflecting on themes of labor, death, and resurrection through the figure of Hiram Abiff; Most Excellent Master, celebrating the completion of the Temple; and Super Excellent Master, emphasizing loyalty and sacrifice during the Temple’s fall.