1882 Fraternal Heritage and Official Emblem Symbolism
Chartered on March 29, 1882, after Father Michael J. McGivney gathered Catholic men at St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Connecticut, the Knights of Columbus has stood for generations on four foundational pillars. The Knights of Columbus Gold Crest White Polo Shirt honors that fraternal tradition across a crisp optic-white pique base framed by burnished metallic-gold 3D-effect ornamental scrollwork and deep navy-blue infill panels. Anchoring the right shoulder and chest is the official Order emblem designed by James T. Mullen: a crimson-red, royal-blue, and white quadrant shield bearing the K OF C header above the white fasces, mariner’s anchor, and knightly short sword, all mounted upon a gold-rimmed Maltese cross and surrounded by baroque filigree that tapers to a dagger-point tip at mid-chest.
The right-shoulder K of C crest balances two-line Knights of Columbus serif lettering and the four principles across the left chest.
Coordinated Maltese Cross Sleeve Roundels and Baroque Scrollwork
Across the left chest, two-line gold-outlined navy serif lettering spells out Knights of Columbus above a tapered gold divider rule and the Order’s four guiding principles: CHARITY • UNITY • FRATERNITY • PATRIOTISM. Both short sleeves carry circular navy-and-gold Maltese cross roundel patches positioned directly above horizontal gold Celtic-style braided cuff bands. Matching gold-and-navy filigree trim outlines both spread collar tips around the three-button white placket, while symmetrical curved baroque scroll panels sweep upward along both lower side seams to frame the torso cleanly from every angle.
Close-up detail of the gold-and-navy collar filigree, three-button white placket, and high-contrast chest typography on breathable pique mesh.
Breathable Polyester Pique Mesh and All-Over Dye-Sublimation
Tailored in a classic polo fit with a ribbed collar and 3-button placket across sizes XS through 5XL, the shirt is constructed from 100% polyester pique mesh for breathable, moisture-wicking comfort during council meetings, parish breakfasts, charity drives, and warm outdoor civic gatherings. Every metallic-gold scroll, navy infill panel, and shield detail is bonded directly into the fibers through all-over dye-sublimation print technology, keeping the fabric surface airy and resistant to fading or peeling without heavy plastic patches. For routine care, machine wash cold, tumble dry low, and do not iron directly on the print.
Classic polo fit with ribbed collar and 3-button placket
Print Technology
All-over dye-sublimation print (fade and peel resistant)
Size
XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL
Care Instructions
Machine wash cold. Tumble dry low. Do not iron directly on print.
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What Knights of Columbus emblems and inscriptions appear on this white polo shirt?
The right shoulder and chest feature the official K of C shield—displaying the fasces, anchor, and short sword mounted on a Maltese cross—framed by burnished metallic-gold filigree scrollwork. The left chest reads 'Knights of Columbus' above 'CHARITY • UNITY • FRATERNITY • PATRIOTISM', complemented by circular navy-and-gold Maltese cross sleeve roundels, braided gold cuff bands, filigree collar tips, and lower side-seam scroll panels.
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Are the gold scrollwork and crest graphics embroidered or dye-sublimated?
All artwork is applied using all-over dye-sublimation print technology, which infuses the gold, navy, red, and royal-blue pigments directly into the 100% polyester pique mesh so the graphics remain breathable and resist fading or peeling.
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What sizes are available and how should the polo shirt be washed?
This classic polo fit with a ribbed collar and 3-button placket is available in sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, and 5XL. Machine wash cold, tumble dry on low heat, and do not iron directly on the print.
