Brother_Steve
Premium Member
I would say for the US jurisdictions that the time from initiation to master is fast enough to not warrant a ring. Also, the countries that open on the 1st probably collect dues from and provide cards for EA's and FC's. The ability to prove regularity that comes along with the ring is there. Here in New Jersey we open in the third degree and I'm guessing most of the states do same because an EA or FC, while are considered members of the lodge, are not card carrying members. They cannot prove regularity or provide lawful masonic information to prove their affiliation nor can they rightfully examine another mason without asking mine for yours.I've never seen an EA rings (yet) but I have seen an EA lapel pin. It's okay to wear in at least Illinois - Only wear symbols of the degrees you are qualified for.
It is interesting that some jurisdictions don't allow that.