Knights Templar Commandery Chain Collar – Gold Plated Black Velvet

Description

Knights Templar Commandery Chain Collar – Gold Plated Black Velvet

Knights Templar Commandery Chain Collar lays flat against formal Commandery dress with a gold plated chain construction mounted on a black velvet backing, the combination producing a piece that reads with immediate authority from across the room. The full collar runs in an oval form around the neck and shoulders, with the chain links sitting against the velvet field and the gold finish catching ceremony lighting at each joint and panel face.

The chain construction runs in a continuous sequence of rectangular gold plated panels, each carrying an embossed symbolic motif on its face. Between the larger panels, smaller connector links maintain consistent spacing around the full oval, keeping the chain line even as it drapes across the shoulders. A central medallion anchors the front of the collar at the chest point, its circular form larger than the surrounding panels and positioned as the dominant focal element of the piece. A gold safety chain connects across the front opening, running between the two forward ends of the collar to keep the piece secured during procession and ceremony movement.

Black velvet forms the backing that the chain collar rests against. The velvet pile provides a surface that prevents the chain from shifting position during wear, holding the links in their intended drape without the collar rotating or sliding on formal Commandery dress. The contrast between the deep black velvet and the gold plated chain face is sharp and intentional, making the gold finish read at its full brightness against the dark backing field.

Gold plating covers every link, panel, and connector in the chain, giving the collar a consistent finish across the full oval without variation in tone between sections. Knights Templar Commandery regalia carries a formal color expectation at officer and member level, and the gold on black combination meets that standard directly. The plating sits over a base metal construction that gives the chain its weight and structure, keeping the collar in its oval form without the links pulling out of shape during extended ceremony wear.

Worn during official Commandery gatherings, installations, and formal Knights Templar occasions, this chain collar identifies its wearer as a member of the order without requiring additional regalia explanation. The symbolic panel motifs reference Templar insignia at each link face, reinforcing the Commandery association through the full visible length of the collar.

The gold safety chain across the front holds its clasp position cleanly, keeping the collar front centered and the full oval drape maintained from the opening of ceremony through closing.

Product Features

Gold Plated Chain Panel Construction

Rectangular gold plated panels with embossed Templar motifs run the full oval of the collar, connected by smaller gold links at consistent spacing throughout.

Black Velvet Backing

Black velvet lines the underside of the chain collar, preventing movement during wear and creating sharp contrast that maximizes the visibility of the gold plated finish.

Central Front Medallion

A circular gold medallion anchors the front chest point of the collar, larger than the surrounding panels and positioned as the primary focal element during ceremony.

Gold Safety Chain Front Closure

A gold safety chain connects across the front opening of the collar, keeping the piece secured and centered throughout procession and formal Commandery occasions.

Specifications

Material: Gold Plating, Black Velvet Finish: Gold Plated Backing: Black Velvet Closure: Gold Safety Chain Designed For: Members of the Masonic Knights Templar Commandery

FAQ

Q: What is the collar backing made from?

A: The collar is backed with black velvet, which holds the gold plated chain in position during wear and creates a strong contrast against the gold finish.

Q: How does the collar stay secured during ceremony?

A: A gold safety chain connects across the front opening of the collar, keeping the piece centered and preventing movement during procession or formal Commandery gatherings.

Q: What do the panels on the chain show?

A: Each rectangular panel carries an embossed Knights Templar symbolic motif on its face, referencing Commandery insignia across the full visible length of the collar.

Q: Who is this collar designed for?

A: This chain collar is designed for members of the Knights Templar Commandery for wear during official ceremonies, installations, and formal order gatherings.