31st Degree Scottish Rite Apron – All White Satin Jerusalem Cross

Description

31st Degree Scottish Rite Apron – All White Satin Jerusalem Cross

31st Degree Scottish Rite Apron works through restraint. All white satin covers the full body and triangular flap in a single unbroken surface, and a silver embroidered Jerusalem Cross sits centered on the flap as the sole identifying mark of the Inspector Inquisitor degree within the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. No border, no fringe, no braid competes with that emblem — the design decision is deliberate and correct for this degree.

White satin carries a high sheen that reads cleanly under Lodge room and chapter lighting, giving the apron a polished surface without requiring additional decoration. The flap folds down from the top in the standard triangular form, its V-line meeting the body edge in a clean join that keeps the overall silhouette flat and structured. Both panels share the same satin surface and tone, presenting as one unified field from any viewing angle during Scottish Rite ceremony or degree conferral.

The Jerusalem Cross embroidered on the flap uses silver thread against the white ground, rendering four equal arms with the smaller crosslet detail in each quadrant that correctly identifies the cross potent form associated with the 31st degree. Stitched flat against the satin, the emblem holds its position without pulling or distorting the fabric beneath, keeping the flap surface smooth. At chapter assembly, the cross reads clearly at distance — its grey-silver tone provides just enough contrast against the white satin to register without requiring color contrast for legibility.

A 40-inch adjustable waist belt secures the apron at the back using a gold metal snake fastener that accommodates waist sizes up to 54 inches. The fastener mechanism holds its set position through the full ceremony without requiring mid-session adjustment. Black polyester fabric lines the back panel, structured and clean against the body, with a built-in glove pocket for officers who carry white gloves as part of formal Scottish Rite degree dress. The apron body measures 14 inches high by 16 inches wide, proportioned to sit correctly at the waist without covering the full front of formal dress.

This apron is available in synthetic, leather, and lambskin, allowing each Scottish Rite member to select the material appropriate to their chapter’s standards and personal preference. Personalization options are available for officers who require custom additions. Care requires dry cleaning only, preserving the white satin surface and the silver embroidery integrity across years of degree ceremony use.

For members of the 31st degree, the Inspector Inquisitor carries a specific role within the Scottish Rite degrees system, and the all-white construction with Jerusalem Cross is the recognized presentation for that rank. Worn at formal degree work or chapter meeting, this apron identifies degree standing without requiring verbal explanation.

Product Features

Silver Embroidered Jerusalem Cross on Flap

The cross potent emblem of the 31st degree is stitched in silver thread at the center of the white satin flap, with four equal arms and a smaller crosslet in each quadrant, sitting flat without distorting the satin surface beneath.

All White Satin Body and Flap

The entire apron surface — body and triangular flap — is covered in high-sheen white satin with no border trim or fringe, presenting a clean unified field that places full visual focus on the degree emblem.

40-Inch Adjustable Belt with Gold Snake Fastener

The gold metal snake fastener and adjuster accommodates waist sizes up to 54 inches, holding its set position securely through the full length of Scottish Rite degree ceremony without slipping.

Black Polyester Back Lining with Glove Pocket

A black polyester lining covers the back panel with a built-in glove pocket, practical for Scottish Rite officers who carry white gloves as part of formal degree dress.

Three Material Options

Available in synthetic, leather, and lambskin, giving each Inspector Inquisitor the choice of material that suits their chapter’s standards and personal preference for formal degree wear.

Apron Dimensions

Body measures 14 inches high by 16 inches wide, proportioned to sit cleanly at the waist over formal Scottish Rite dress without covering the full front panel of the outfit beneath.

Specifications

• Degree: 31st Degree Scottish Rite — Inspector Inquisitor
• Material: Synthetic / Leather / Lambskin
• Color: All White Satin
• Emblem: Silver Embroidered Jerusalem Cross
• Apron Size: 14 inches high x 16 inches wide
• Waist Belt: 40 inches adjustable, up to 54 inches
• Fastener: Gold Metal Snake Fastener
• Back Lining: Black Polyester
• Glove Pocket: Yes
• Care: Dry Clean Only

FAQ

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

A: This apron is made for the 31st degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite, the Inspector Inquisitor, identified by the silver embroidered Jerusalem Cross centered on the white satin flap.

Q: What is the embroidered symbol on the flap of this apron?

A: The emblem is a Jerusalem Cross, also known as a cross potent, with four equal arms and a smaller crosslet in each quadrant — the recognized degree symbol for the 31st degree of the AASR.

Q: What waist sizes does the adjustable belt accommodate?

A: The 40-inch adjustable belt uses a gold metal snake fastener that fits waist sizes up to 54 inches and holds its position securely through the full ceremony.

Q: What material options are available for this apron?

A: The apron is available in synthetic, leather, and lambskin, allowing each member to select the material appropriate to their chapter’s requirements.

Q: How should this apron be cleaned?

A: Dry clean only. This preserves both the white satin surface and the silver embroidery detail across repeated Scottish Rite ceremony and degree conferral use.