Grand Officers Mark Collar – Pink Blue with Gold Bullion Wire

Description

Grand Officers Mark Collar – Pink Blue with Gold Bullion Wire

Gold bullion wire worked by hand sits above the collar surface in a way that no machine process can replicate. Each element of the floral and leaf design running across the front panels of this Grand Officers Mark collar is placed stitch by stitch, with the craftsman adjusting tension across the curve of each petal and the length of each leaf stem to keep the raised gold profile consistent from one end of the design to the other. That consistency is what separates hand worked bullion from pressed or printed gold detail, and at Grand Officers level within the Mark degree, the difference is visible to every brother in the chapter room who has worn this collar before.

Pink and blue in the Mark degree color tradition are not interchangeable with the colors of other Masonic orders. The 4 inch wide plain ribbon carrying both shades across the full collar width presents the specific color combination that Grand Officers of the Mark carry at full dress occasions, and the width of that ribbon gives the collar the visual presence that the rank demands. A collar ribbon narrower than 4 inches at this level loses the authority that the Grand Officer designation requires. The pink and blue presented here hold their tone across the full collar length with the consistency that ceremony occasions demand.

The 14mm gold braid running the full collar perimeter frames the pink and blue ribbon field on all sides. Braid at that width is broad enough to read as a defined border element rather than a trim detail, which means the gold braid line contributes to the overall rank signal of the collar rather than simply finishing the edges. Combined with the hand worked gold bullion embroidery across the front panels, the 14mm braid gives the collar a gold register that reads with authority under Mark degree chapter lighting from any position in the room.

A stitched metal hook at the back of the collar provides secure attachment during full dress ceremony wear. The hook is stitched rather than glued or pressed, which means it holds its position through years of putting on and removing the collar without working loose from the ribbon backing. A clip at the front provides the attachment point for the Grand Officer jewel, positioned at the correct height for the jewel to hang level against the collar front during chapter ceremony.

For a Grand Officer of the Mark degree wearing this collar at full dress occasions, the hand worked gold bullion embroidery, the 4 inch pink and blue ribbon, and the 14mm gold braid perimeter are the construction details that carry the full weight of the rank.

Finished by Hands That Know the Difference

FAQ

Q: What type of embroidery is used on this Grand Officers Mark collar?

A: The collar features gold bullion wire handmade embroidery, with each floral and leaf element placed by hand stitch by stitch across the front collar panels.

Q: What is the width of the ribbon on this collar?

A: The ribbon measures 4 inches wide in pink and blue, presenting the Mark degree color combination at the width that Grand Officer rank requires for full dress occasions.

Q: Does this collar include fittings for attachment and jewel?

A: Yes. The collar includes a stitched metal hook at the back for secure collar attachment and a clip at the front for Grand Officer jewel attachment.

Q: What width is the gold braid running the collar perimeter?

A: The gold braid measures 14mm wide, running the full collar perimeter as a defined border element that contributes to the overall rank signal of the piece.

Product Features

Gold bullion wire handmade embroidery across front panels

Floral and leaf design placed by hand stitch by stitch with consistent raised gold profile across curves and stem lengths, presenting the definition that Mark degree Grand Officer collar embroidery demands.

4 inch wide pink and blue plain ribbon

Full width ribbon carrying the specific Mark degree color combination at the dimension that Grand Officer rank requires for correct full dress presentation.

14mm gold braid perimeter border

Braid running the full collar length at 14mm width, broad enough to read as a defined rank border rather than a trim finish under Mark degree chapter lighting.

Stitched metal hook for secure collar attachment

Hook stitched rather than bonded to the ribbon backing, holding its position through years of ceremony wear without working loose during repeated putting on and removal.

Jewel clip at front

Attachment clip positioned at the correct height for the Grand Officer jewel to hang level against the collar front during full dress chapter ceremony.

Specifications

• Collar Type: Grand Officers Mark Collar
• Ribbon: 4 inch wide plain ribbon in pink and blue
• Embroidery: Gold bullion wire handmade
• Braid: 14mm gold braid
• Hook: Stitched metal for collar attachment
• Jewel Attachment: Clip included
• Quality: Superior quality