16th Degree Scottish Rite Apron – Red Gold Border Prince of Jerusalem

Description

16th Degree Scottish Rite Apron – Red Gold Border Prince of Jerusalem

16th Degree Scottish Rite Apron carries the full ceremonial weight of the Prince of Jerusalem degree across its deep crimson body. This is not a generic officer apron — every element placed on its face corresponds directly to the symbolic language of the 16th degree, and a Scottish Rite Brother standing before it recognizes each symbol before he reads a single word. The apron body presents in a rich burgundy red that reads with authority under Lodge lighting, a color long associated with the Prince of Jerusalem degree and its place within Scottish Rite tradition.

Wide gold satin borders frame every edge of the apron, running clean and flat from corner to corner without interruption. The V-shaped gold satin flap sits at the top center, its point dropping toward the apron body in the correct formal position. That flap line and border combination establish the apron’s ceremonial profile immediately, signaling degree wear rather than general Lodge dress to every Brother in the room. Scottish Rite degree ceremonies carry specific visual expectations at the officer level, and this apron answers them with precision.

Across the crimson face, six distinct gold-worked symbols occupy their designated positions. The Scales of Justice sit above the flap point, anchoring the degree’s judicial symbolism at the highest visible point of the apron. To the left, a sword extends at the ceremonial angle associated with Prince of Jerusalem rank. At center, a detailed rendering of Solomon’s Temple fills the lower portion of the apron body — the building’s arches, columns, and facade worked in gold thread with enough detail to read clearly across the degree room floor. To the right, a musical symbol, a triangle, and a tent form complete the symbolic arrangement, each occupying its correct position within the 16th degree layout.

The gold border carries a satin finish that catches light differently from the matte crimson body, creating a natural contrast that defines the apron’s edges with visual clarity. Degree ritual demands that an officer’s apron be immediately readable — the border achieves this without requiring additional ornamentation. Scottish Rite officer wear at the 16th degree level is built on exactly this relationship between symbol and color, and this apron maintains that relationship across every element of its construction.

The blue-lined back with interior pocket adds practical function to the ceremonial presentation. The pocket allows the apron to be stored flat with its ties secured, protecting the gold-worked symbols and satin border between degree ceremonies and Lodge meetings. Proper storage care keeps the crimson body from fading and the border from creasing along the fold lines.

Standard sizing positions the apron correctly at the waist for most Brothers, with the flap sitting at the right ceremonial height during Prince of Jerusalem degree work. The construction holds its flat profile during wear, preventing the curl and fold that lesser aprons develop after a full evening of degree ceremony participation.

Product Features

Deep Crimson Red Apron Body

The rich burgundy red fabric delivers the specific color associated with the Prince of Jerusalem degree, reading with authority under Scottish Rite ceremony lighting across the full degree room.

Wide Gold Satin Border – All Edges

Flat gold satin borders frame every edge of the apron with a clean finish, creating the sharp degree-wear profile that distinguishes 16th degree officer dress from standard Blue Lodge aprons.

Six Gold-Worked Degree Symbols

Scales of Justice, sword, Solomon’s Temple, musical symbol, triangle, and tent occupy their correct ceremonial positions across the apron face, representing the full symbolic language of the Prince of Jerusalem degree.

V-Shaped Gold Satin Flap

The formal flap sits at the top center in the correct ceremonial position, its gold satin construction matching the border finish for a unified degree presentation.

Blue-Lined Back with Pocket

The interior pocket allows secure flat storage of the apron between ceremonies, protecting the gold-worked symbols and satin border during transport and Lodge storage.

Specifications

• Material: Fabric
• Color: Red body, Gold border, Blue lining
• Border: Gold Satin
• Back: Blue with pocket
• Size: Standard
• Degree: 16th Degree Scottish Rite – Prince of Jerusalem

FAQ Section

Q: Which degree is this apron specifically designed for?

A: This apron is constructed for the 16th Degree of Scottish Rite Masonry, known as the Prince of Jerusalem, with all six degree symbols positioned correctly across the crimson face.

Q: What symbols appear on the apron face?

A: The apron carries six gold-worked symbols: Scales of Justice, sword, Solomon’s Temple building, a musical symbol, a triangle, and a tent — each placed in its correct 16th degree ceremonial position.

Q: Does the apron have any storage or carrying features?

A: Yes. The blue-lined back includes an interior pocket that allows the apron to be stored flat with ties secured, protecting the symbols and satin border between degree ceremonies.

Q: How does the gold border sit during ceremony wear?

A: The gold satin border runs flat along all edges without curling, maintaining its clean ceremonial profile through a full evening of Scottish Rite degree work.