College of Arms HomeAbout Us Services Resources News & Grants Contact Us Ecclesiastical Hats: Anglican Communion Schedule of Ecclesiastical Hats which may be used in lieu of Helms and Crests by certain Clergy of the Anglican Communion, established by Warrant of the Earl Marshal dated 21 December 1976. The text of the Warrant may be seen here. Deans A black hat having three red tassels pendent from purple cords on either side. Archdeacons A black hat having three purple tassels pendent from purple cords on either side. Canons, Honorary Canons, Canons Emeritus and Prebendaries A black hat having three red tassels pendent from black cords on either side. Priests A black hat having one black tassel pendent from a black and white cord on either side. Doctors of Divinity The hat appropriate to their degree the cord being interlaced with a skein of red. Members of Her Majesty's Ecclesiastical Household The hat appropriate to their degree charged on the front of the crown with a Tudor Rose proper. Deacons A black hat without cords and tassels. Our Resources Architecture of the College Bibliography of Present Officers Court of Chivalry Crowns and Crests: Heraldry in the Round Ecclesiastical Hats: Anglican Communion Ecclesiastical Hats: Roman Catholic Church FAQs: heraldry Flag Flying Days 2021 Flag-flying news by email Flags on churches Peerages and Baronetcies Resources The Arms of Individuals in Same-Sex Marriages The conjugal arms of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge The Law of Arms Union Flag: approved designs Union Flag: FAQs You are here: Home Resources Ecclesiastical Hats: Anglican Communion Search ... Privacy Policy Back to Top © College of Arms 2021 Website by Reaper Enterprises Ltd We use session cookies to improve your experience with our website. If you continue using our website without changing your settings, or accept, we'll assume you are happy to receive the cookies set. To find out more about how we use cookies, please read our privacy policy. To find out more about the cookies we use and how to delete them, see our privacy policy. I accept cookies from this site. Agree