16th Degree Scottish Rite Apron – White Leather Gold Moire Border

Description

16th Degree Scottish Rite Apron – White Leather Gold Moire Border

16th Degree Scottish Rite Apron captures the ceremonial weight of the Prince of Jerusalem degree in a presentation built from materials that justify the rank they represent. Gold moiré ribbon runs the full outer border of the apron and forms the wide V-collar section above the white body, the distinctive wood-grain pattern of the moiré weave catching Lodge room light with a depth that flat satin or grosgrain ribbon cannot produce. Against that gold field, the white leather apron body — available in imitation or lambskin — sits with a clean, structured surface that holds flat through the full duration of a Scottish Rite degree ceremony without buckling or softening at the center.

Three gold thread embroidered symbols occupy the white body with deliberate placement. At the left, a lit taper candle beside a right-angle square renders the working tools of the degree with precise thread work. At center, a classical temple with columns rises under a sunburst of radiating rays, the architectural detail of the embroidery fine enough to read the column capitals and pediment line clearly from across the Chapter room. To the right, a circular emblem carries the Square and Compasses with G, the round border of the emblem sitting clean and even against the white field. Gold thread unifies all three symbols, tying them visually to the moiré border above and around them.

At 350 millimeters wide and 300 millimeters high, the apron body proportions sit correctly at the waist of a Scottish Rite officer standing during 16th degree working, the white field large enough to display all three embroidered symbols without crowding any detail against the border. The finest quality moiré ribbon selected for this border holds its pattern and gold tone through repeated folding and storage, the weave structure of moiré resisting the creasing that plain ribbon develops after a season of regular ceremonial use.

Soft padding throughout the apron body keeps the piece sitting evenly against the waist rather than tipping forward at the lower edge, a comfort detail that matters across the full length of a Scottish Rite degree conferral. A rear pocket adds practical storage for small ceremonial items or a folded order of working, accessible without disturbing the front presentation of the apron. The gold-plated snake fitting on the adjustable belt locks at the set waist position and holds through the complete proceedings without requiring any mid-ceremony correction.

Prince of Jerusalem degree wear carries a specific visual expectation among Scottish Rite officers. An apron that meets that expectation in both material quality and embroidered symbol accuracy presents the 16th degree with the dignity the rank demands. The moiré border, the three-symbol embroidered body, and the lambskin or imitation leather field together produce a piece that reads as formally correct from every position in the Chapter room.

The gold-plated snake fitting holds the belt at the set waist position from the opening of the Scottish Rite ceremony through the final closing without any adjustment needed between degree workings.

Product Features

Gold Moiré V-Collar and Full Border

Finest quality gold moiré ribbon forms both the wide V-collar section and the complete outer border of the apron, its distinctive woven pattern producing a depth of sheen under Lodge room lighting that flat ribbon alternatives cannot replicate.

Three Gold Thread Embroidered Degree Symbols

The white apron body carries three precisely embroidered symbols in gold thread, a lit candle with square, a classical temple under a sunburst, and a Square and Compasses with G emblem, each placed with correct spacing across the full width of the field.

Imitation or Lambskin Leather Apron Body

The white apron body is available in imitation or lambskin leather, both options providing a smooth structured surface that holds flat against the waist and displays the gold embroidery with consistent clarity through regular 16th degree ceremony use.

Gold-Plated Snake Fitting Adjustable Belt

The adjustable belt uses a gold-plated snake fitting that complements the gold moiré border and locks at the set waist position securely through the full duration of Scottish Rite degree working.

Soft Padding with Rear Pocket

Soft padding throughout the apron body ensures even, comfortable wear across extended degree ceremonies, while a concealed rear pocket provides practical storage without disturbing the formal front presentation.

Specifications

• Material: Moiré ribbon border, imitation or lambskin leather body
• Color: White and gold
• Embroidery: Gold thread degree symbols
• Size: Width 350mm, Height 300mm
• Belt: Adjustable with gold-plated snake fitting
• Additional Features: Rear pocket, soft padding

FAQ

Q: Which Scottish Rite degree is this apron designed for?

A: This apron is designed for the 16th Degree of the Scottish Rite, known as the Prince of Jerusalem, and carries the specific embroidered symbols associated with that degree’s ceremonial working.

Q: What is moiré ribbon and why is it used on this apron?

A: Moiré is a woven ribbon with a distinctive wood-grain or watermark pattern that produces a depth of sheen under light. It is used on this apron because its visual quality reflects the elevated rank of the 16th degree more accurately than plain satin or grosgrain ribbon.

Q: Is the apron body available in lambskin or imitation leather?

A: Both options are available. The apron body can be supplied in either imitation leather or genuine lambskin leather, both providing a smooth white surface that holds its structured shape through regular ceremony use.

Q: What are the three symbols embroidered on the apron body?

A: The three gold thread embroidered symbols are a lit taper candle with a right-angle square, a classical temple with columns under a sunburst, and a circular Square and Compasses with G emblem, all specific to the Prince of Jerusalem degree.

Q: Does the apron include any storage or comfort features?

A: Yes. The apron includes soft padding throughout the body for comfort during extended degree ceremonies and a concealed rear pocket for storing small ceremonial items during Scottish Rite working.