Order of DeMolay

CROWN WITH KNIGHT'S HEAD, CROSSED SWORDS, MOON & STARS (ORDER OF DEMOLAY) - DeMolay International (also known as the Order of DeMolay), founded in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1919, is an international fraternal organization for young men ages 12 to 21. It was named for Jacques de Molay, the last Grand Master of the Knights Templar.

The organization for young men, is also straightforward with their emblem.  The crown is symbolic of the Crown of Youth, and reminds a member of his obligations and the seven principles of his order.  Each of the ten rubies along the sides of the emblem represent the Founder of the organization, and the nine original members.  There used to be a mixture of pearls and rubies, with pearls representing living members, and rubies, deceased one.  The helmet on top represents the concept of chivalry, a reoccurring theme with DeMolay.  The crescent in the center serves as a reminder to never reveal the secrets of the Order, nor the secrets of a friend.  The five-armed white cross symbolizes the purities of ones intentions, and to always remember the motto, "No DeMolay shall fail as a citizen, as a leader, and as a man."  The crossed swords in the background are symbols of justice, fortitude, and mercy, and also symbolize the warfare DeMolays face against arrogance, despotism, and intolerance.  The stars around the crescent serve as a symbol of hope, and remind members of their obligations and duties that one brother owes to another.