The Grand Marshal

His Excellency Colonel Daniel Rich

France

The Grand Marshal is the Head of Protocol, ensuring that the various international ceremonies comply with the Order’s historic usages and customs and reflect the spirit of chivalry.

The Grand Marshal, as the expert on such matters, compiles the manuals on the protocol for national and international gatherings of the Order, also issuing instructions on uniforms and the wearing of insignia and decorations, thereby guaranteeing uniformity and respect for tradition throughout the Order.