The Scottish Rite confers a number of honours upon members who have contributed extraordinary service to the Rite, to Masonry in general, and to the world at large.

The first of these is the Rank and Decoration of a Knight Commander of the Court of Honour (KCCH), which may be conferred after a minimum of 46 months of membership (usually much longer) and is strictly limited in numbers.

A KCCH may, after 46 months at that rank (but usually longer), receive the 33rd degree, Inspector General Honorary. This award is even more limited in numbers than the KCCH.

Knight Commander of the Court of Honour:
At the biennial session of the Supreme Council certain Masters of the Royal Secret, having held that degree for at least forty-six months prior to the session, are chosen to receive the Rank and Decoration of Knights Commander of the Court of Honour.

These are chosen from the ranks of the Consistory for special service to Masonry, or to mankind, by the Deputy or Sovereign Grand Inspector General.

The Knight Commander of the Court of Honour may be recognised by the red cap they are entitled to wear.

The rank of KCCH, if petitioned or asked for, must be refused.